Job description
Started in 2016, FreedomCare is a Healthcare company that is innovating and revolutionizing the way home care is delivered. We bring dignity and support to patients needing care in their homes and to the caregivers who care for them.We’re the largest consumer-directed home care agency in NY State, and are continually expanding our areas of focus including operations in other states and tech-based innovations.
We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients:
- Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability)
- Own It (Drive and ownership)
- Do the Right Thing (High integrity)
- Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges)
Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of others! We are looking for a Registered Nursefor our team in Oregon.
This is a remote role with required fieldwork and the possibility of an occasional commute to our Portland, OR office.
Department & Position Overview:
Personal Care Services is a caregiving arrangement in which a patient has a principal caregiver who provides daily support based on the patient’s daily care needs. The goal of this service is to provide necessary care while fostering and emphasizing the patient’s independence in the patient’s home that will provide them with a range of care options as their needs evolve. The service is designed to provide options for alternative long-term care to people who meet nursing facility-level care needs while preserving the dignity, self-respect, and privacy of the patient.
Structured Family Caregiving is a caregiving arrangement in which a patient lives with a principal caregiver who provides daily support based on the patient’s daily care needs. The goal of this service is to provide necessary care while fostering and emphasizing the patient’s independence in a home environment that will provide them with a range of care options as their needs evolve. The service is designed to provide options for alternative long-term care to persons who meet nursing facility-level care needs while preserving the dignity, self-respect, and privacy of the patient.
The Registered Nurse will be a vital part of administrating and ensuring the efficient delivery of services, oversight of the Personal Care Attendants (PCA) and compliance with regulatory requirements. We are seeking an individual with a nursing background with elders or adults with disabilities, as well as experience managing PCAs.
Every Day You Will:
- Ensure compliance with all contractual guidelines and federal and state regulations governing Medicaid and the Personal Care Services program
- Ensure efficient day-to-day PCA operations by analyzing, monitoring, and optimizing workflows, processes, and procedures. Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance productivity
- Providing oversight to PCS/SFC caregivers in conjunction with the Care Manager
- Conducting initial home visits to define the PCA’s tasks and develop activity plans
- Performing regular evaluations every 60 days to monitor the PCA’s performance, consumer satisfaction, and adherence to the activity plan
- Respects client and employee rights and privacy, ensures the security of protected information, practices in an ethical manner and is compliant to the agency’s compliance program and privacy policy
- Build a positive work environment and culture consistent with FreedomCare core values: Here for You, Be Positive, Own It, Do the Right Thing
Education and Experience:
- Valid and active RN License from the Oregon Board of Nursing
- 2 years of recent work experience in direct care of elders or adults with disabilities
- Previous experience in a management role
Qualifications:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Organizational and multitasking skills
- Comfortable wearing multiple hats; helping where needed
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
- Self-motivated
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment
Why work at FreedomCare?
We are here for you and committed to providing a best-in-class employee experience. We offer competitive compensation, medical benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, fun company events and ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career.
This is a place where your voice matters, where we build great relationships, and your work has meaning and a tangible positive impact on others!
At FreedomCare, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, citizenship or immigration status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
#INDLV
At FreedomCare, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides our employees with the opportunity to professionally grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this per diem role is between $40.00 and $42.00 _per hour_ at the commencement of your first year of employment. Compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors which may include, but are not limited to: skill set, years of relevant experience, education, location, and licensure/certifications.
Compensation Range
$40—$42 USD
