RN Hospice

(Relief, Variable)
** ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
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* TITLE:

** RN - Hospice
** REPORTS TO POSITION:
** Nurse Manager - Hospice
** DEPARTMENT:
** Hospice           
** DATE LAST REVIEWED:
** March 4, 2024
** OUR VISION:
** Creating America’s healthiest community, together
** OUR MISSION:
** In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
** OUR VALUES:
** Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
** DEPARTMENTAL

SUMMARY:

** St. Charles Hospice provides end of life care services to patients and their families. Hospice addresses the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs of patient and family from admission through bereavement utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to care that includes physicians, registered nurses, chaplains, aide’s social workers, volunteers and counselors.
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* POSITION OVERVIEW:

** The
** Hospice RN
** administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Hospice Director. The Hospice RN will provide quality patient and family centered care as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team in accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures.  

As a nurse, this position will oversee the work of other caregivers, providing specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
** Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of palliative nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and work instructions and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.

Reports to assigned locations in an appropriate manner and enters patient’s homes, assisted living and long-term care residences, jails or other designated locations in compliance with that facilities protocol(s). Adheres to outside agency’s conduct guidelines.

Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with the Interdisciplinary team to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress.

Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Meets productivity standards set forth by the Hospice department.

Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, guests and volunteers.

Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.

Completes, maintains and submits accurate, timely and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given.  Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.

Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles Health System’s departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.

Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, volunteers and families.

Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) (within scope of practice), when appropriate.

Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.

Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus…