Why Work for Us? Partners In Care (PIC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the largest, oldest provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon. Serving Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties, our dedicated team of over 200 employees and 150 volunteers delivers compassionate, patient-centered care across a 10,000-square-mile area. We prioritize excellence, empathy, and collaboration. We foster a culture of kindness, respect, and learning while valuing diversity and the well-being of our employees, volunteers, patients, and families.
Compensation: $40.00-$57.64 (DOE).
Sign-on Bonus: $2,000, paid after 90 days of employment.
Location: Central Oregon.
Hours: Full Time. Monday-Friday 8-5; 4-10s available.
Travel: Local/regional travel by personal vehicle during the working day, centralized from the Bend office and extending throughout Central Oregon. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
What You Get to Do: Our Support Registered Nurses plan, coordinate, and evaluate home health and hospice services. You will focus on community health education and use available resources to provide high-quality, cost-efficient care to individuals and families at home. Ideal candidates have experience in home health, hospice care, and community health education.
Complete a comprehensive and accurate assessment of the patient and family to determine home health needs.
Coordinate patient care with the patient’s case manager. Provide verbal or email updates as necessary.
Provide a complete physical assessment and history of previous illness (es) and use the health assessment data to determine the appropriate diagnosis and need for other disciplines and resources.
Provide nursing procedures and treatments and end-of-life comfort procedures per care plan. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Provide health care instructions and education to the patient and or family as appropriate per the assessment plan and patients’ caregivers’ ability to learn. Adapt teaching styles to meet patient’s needs and family’s needs.
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs, reports, and changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
Communicate with all healthcare team members to promote coordinated, efficient care and document coordination of care with all involved with patient care.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Valid Oregon RN License.
Ability to pass a background test, drug screen, and TB test.
Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
One to two years of recent medical care experience in an institutional setting is preferred. Ideal candidates will possess 1-2 years of home health or hospice experience.
Current automobile insurance is required. A valid Oregon driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Valid CPR Certification.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Compassion, empathy, and dedication to patient care.
Company Perks:
We offer two medical, dental, and vision plans; insurance starts on the 1st of the month following the hire date!
Generous Paid time off.
$25,000 life insurance policy.
Short and long-term disability.
403b retirement savings with employer match, no vesting required!
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits: Legal Shield, AFLAC & MASA Transportation.