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Housecalls, a home-based service offered by Lumina, provides an accessible way for patients to receive primary care when it is nearly impossible or unsafe to leave their home for routine medical care. Under the Housecalls service, visits, tests, medications, vaccinations, and other routine treatments are covered by insurance, as would be when visiting the doctors office.

Part-time Registered Nurse

Hourly, Non-Exempt
Unbenefited
Reports to: Housecalls MD

Scope of Position: As assigned by Housecalls MD, supports home-based primary care patients with call triage, care coordination, communication with caregivers and facilities, in-person visits (urgent or follow-up) as needed, and other nursing care as required.

Qualifications:

1. Commitment to serving the needs of homebound adults
2. Oregon licensure as a Registered Nurse
3. Minimum 3 years professional nursing in primary care, home care, hospice, intensive care, or acute care or equivalent
4. Proficient in venipuncture (drawing labs), bladder catheterization, and wound care
5. Flexibility, independence, and demonstrated superior skills working with patients, families, and professional colleagues
6. Ability to work as a member of a team
7. Strong organizational skills for managing multiple patient needs
8. Proficient in email, word processing, internet, keyboarding, and ability to learn to use medical software to complete accurate and timely charting

Essential Functions (including but not limited to):

• Assesses, evaluates, and regularly reevaluates needs of the patient and family, organizing resources to meet those needs
• Triages calls and inbox faxes for attending physician
• Provides nursing care as needed; attentive to physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patient
• Counsels patient and family regarding symptom control, medications, direct nursing care measures, nutrition, etc.
• Assists patient and family in making choices that best meet their needs by providing alternatives and support
• Educates families/caregivers, arranges services and equipment, and obtains physician orders
• Collaborates professionally with other health care providers, including the patients physician, pharmacies, and care facilities to ensure optimal care for patient
• Communicates often and well with other Housecalls staff and third party Home Health or LTC facility staff; functions as an integral member of the patient care team
• Provides all services in full compliance with Medicare regulations, including timely, professional documentation. Documents all patient family contacts and interventions and maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Contributes to communication, positive work environment, and team effort
• Understands and adheres to Lumina Privacy Policy; Lumina Vulnerable Persons Policy; and all policies and procedures contained in the Lumina Employee Handbook
• Other duties as assigned

Working conditions and special requirements:

• M-F but hours will be defined upon hire but will remain between 8am and 5pm M-F
• No after hours call or work required
• Provides care in a variety of settings, including homes with unpredictable environments, including uneven surfaces and potential hazards such as animals, smoke, and exposure to communicable diseases etc.
• Full Oregon drivers license and access to an insured vehicle for work with expectation of significant driving
• Must be able to safely provide care for patients of many sizes and functional abilities. Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. without assistance and able to roll by pushing or pulling a 200 lbs. or more person who can assist or 150 lbs. person who cannot assist. Able to physically provide care to dependent patients who may be frail, elderly, obese, and or physically impaired; provide up to total assist with patient positioning, transfers and ambulation
• Physical, intellectual, and emotional capability to perform all essential functions of position. Accommodations for disabilities will be made whenever possible unless such accommodations would create an undue hardship for Lumina.
• Maintain an eligible driving record throughout employment