12monkeys

hi eve- where will you be living? i'm in santa rosa (north bay), working in long-term care. if you're headed this way i can give you some tips. peace :monkeydance:

no more DNS thanks, been there 3 times.....wonderful learning experience but now i'm comfy a bit lower on the totem. the RCM position is new to me - i've seen some job openings and i wondered about it - is it an office job or do you get to spend time on the floor? i'm not a big fan of meetings, i'm task-oriented and don't sit still well. we have med aides in Iowa .....then i moved to north Cali and had to pass my own again. not a big deal but lots of overtime for charting. honestly, i've not been happy working here, the healthcare system is so burdened by over-population that every level suffers. some of the SNF and hospital units i worked with the registry were a nightmare. i found a great place about a year ago and i love it, but it's time to relocate. my CA license expires 10/31 and i'll work here until then. my son moved from Chicago to Portland a few months ago, and he loves it. that's my main reason for choosing it, but i've also heard some very good things. the best was "ew, Oregon is soooo boring, life is too slow there". if they mean less traffic, less rude people, less noise, less anything.........yay, i'm there! thanks so much for your comments SNMom, i hope we get to work together someday!

thank you all so much, everything little bit helps. i've also thought about agency work, i did that here for awhile, but i would prefer to settle somewhere, i need to make a new home. i'm going to get the job first, then find an apartment so i don't have a long commute. the kids will just have to put up with me and my dog until i find the right place. i'm a former DNS so i can size up a facility quickly. i know what i can and can't live with, and i'm pretty easy to work with even in difficult situations.......i trained and worked in Iowa so i have that annoyingly cheerful midwest work ethic. but a nasty DNS is past my tolerance line, i need to trust my boss, so thank you SNMom, think i'll cross that one off the list. my number one need is for good CNA's, they are gold and i can't do my best work without them. and of course a good team of nurses. i'm leaving a great bunch in a retirement village SNF. peace

hello Portland! i'm relocating there Nov.1 and will be looking for a FT night or pm position in a SNF. i'm not familiar with the area yet, but i'll be staying with my son at first, and these are nearest his home. most have at least part-time openings - i've searched the newspapers and Craigslist and there seems to be plenty of work to be had. i would be grateful if anyone would be willing to share information either here or by PM about these facilities, or any others. Laurelhurst Village Lawrence Convalescent Center Marquis Care at MT Tabor St Andrews Care Center Gateway Care and Retirement Center Evergreen Portland Health and Rehabilitation Center Rose City Nursing Home

hello Portland! i'm relocating there Nov.1 and will be looking for a FT night or pm position in a SNF. i'm not familiar with the area yet, but i'll be staying with my son at first, and these are nearest his home. most have at least part-time openings - i've searched the newspapers and Craigslist and there seems to be plenty of work to be had. i would be grateful if anyone would be willing to share information either here or by PM about these facilities, or any others. Laurelhurst Village Lawrence Convalescent Center Marquis Care at MT Tabor St Andrews Care Center Gateway Care and Retirement Center Evergreen Portland Health and Rehabilitation Center Rose City Nursing Home

hi, may i wake up this thread? i'm an RN moving to Portland Nov.1, i'll be looking for night or pm shift in a SNF. i saw an ad on Craigslist for Rose City NH among many others. any information on any SNF facility is greatly appreciated, i am not familiar with the area yet. Rookie, did you take the job?

i work 10a-10p in a busy advice/paging/referral office. the time flies but i never feel rushed to finish documentation - the day takes on it's own rhythm and i get to enjoy the quiet spots. some days are okay, a few are kind of horrible, but every day has it's own little rewards. my favorite part is having the time to follow-through on my patients. often i will speak to a mom several times in one day if she has a sick child but doesn't need an er visit. it's wonderful when they call to tell you the temp is finally normal!peace