Astoria, Oregon
RN/LPN - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus! Job Opening in Astoria, Oregon - Clatsop Care Health District is seeking one or more Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse! Pay is dependent upon experience. Additional benefits include 100% employer paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance, competitive pay, higher education reimbursement programs, tax-deferred retirement plan options, paid educational seminars and events, and attendance incentive raises every 6-months.
About Our Team
Clatsop Care Health District is a well-respected healthcare organization offering nursing care for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and seniors. Our team is comprised of caring and compassionate individuals who are looking for rewarding work, and desire to give back to the community while earning income.
The Health District has recently changed management, and is operating with the help of Aidan Health Services, a management company that has many years of experience operating community based living facilities. To learn more about Aidan, please visit their website:
Job Responsibilities of an RN or LPN
As an RN/LPN, you will be providing medical care and companionship to those in need. Some of the more specific job requirements include the following:
Functions within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Oregon.
Provides leadership and positive direction in accordance with, and in support of, established philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures.
While functioning as a shift charge nurse, initiates employee counseling and/or disciplinary action as indicated by infraction.
A) Administer warning for policy infraction.
B) Administer suspension from work of current shift.
Is familiar with the current condition of each patient through:
A) Assessment of physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient.
B) Review of written records.
C) Verbal communications with the patient, family and other care-givers.
Initiates emergency measures as necessary.
Reports changes in patient condition to Physician, RN Care Manager, family as appropriate, and to other care-givers and is responsible for associated documentation.
Provides for accurate and succinct nursing documentation notes.
Administer IV Therapy in accordance with policy.
Assigns daily duties to Nursing Personnel on assigned shift according to resident needs, unit needs, individual needs and available staff.
Assures timely acquisition of patient observations made by other staff members.
Provide direct patient care as needed
A) Treatments per Physician orders.
B) Ostomy and catheter care
C) Tube feedings and medication administration.
D) Accu checks and insulin injections.
Maintains a safe, clean and comfortable environment for residents.
Maintains and updates own clinical skills and learns new skills as necessary to perform unfamiliar assignments.
Monitors care routinely to assure appropriate care is being rendered.
Maintains harmonious shift/intershift and working relationships.
Maintains the confidential nature of the work environment.
When functioning as Shift Charge Nurse, adjusts daily Nursing Department staffing in both the current shift as well as up-coming shifts by calling in or dropping personnel as needed.
Collaborates with the DNS in aide evaluation.
Able and willing to work beyond the normal working hours and in other positions, temporarily, if necessary.
Represents the interests and concerns of co-workers to DNS.
Participates in committees as assigned. Provides input to DNS regarding program proposals and policy/procedure review.
Facilitates the participation of staff members in committee work and in the planning process.
Available to be ?on call?, when assigned, in the absence of DNS.
Benefits of Being an RN or LPN at Clatsop Care Health and Rehabilitation Center
Competitive compensation benefits package with 100% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance (for full-time employees)
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Employed by an established and highly regarded organization
Are you passionate about helping others? Take this opportunity to find career success and fulfillment while you help people reach their highest level of independence!
Apply or contact us today for immediate opportunities! Former employees also encouraged to re-apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,000.00 to $91,000.00 /year
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