Registered Nurse - Hospice

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Portland Oregon time type:
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Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition :
JR100695

Registered Nurse - Hospice 7/7---------------------------------------------------------------The Hospice RN is responsible for the delivery of professional nursing services to hospice patients as indicated by the plan of care developed by the interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include initial and on-going assessment of patients, developing and revising the plan of care, timely documentation, and communication of assessments, planning and interventions, coordination of care among team members.

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This is a 0.8 position with a 7 on / 7 off schedule working night shifts.
** Estimated Hiring Range:**$ - $
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** Bonus - SIP Target, 5% Annual Current Care Oregon Employees:
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---------------------------------------------------------------Essential Responsibilities  Performs initial and ongoing nursing evaluations of patients/family/caregiver and assists in the development/implementation of the plan of care. Nurses may be responsible for one or more of the following areas:o Case managemento Admissionso Initial hospice assessmentso Routine or focused nursing visitso Telephonic triageo Night/weekend coverageo Coverage for increased census or staffing shortageso Other duties assigned by the Hospice Leadership  Responsible to coordinate and monitor all care being provided and keeps the physician and other team members from agency and community resources apprised of changes in patient’s condition so that adjustments can be made to the plan or care as needed, to improve quality of life.  

Uses clinical assessment skills and best practices to identify and provide effective care for patients, families, and caregivers.  Actively participates in IDT meetings for development and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care  Develop and implement a plan of care for each assigned patient/family/caregiver unit and evaluation of that plan of care.  May assist patient/family/caregiver in determining of goals of care including completion of Advance Directives and POLST forms as needed.  

Provides dietary counseling as needed.  Address advocacy needs for patients/families/and organization.  Facilitates formal and informal meetings with patients/caregivers/family member as needed.  Collaborates with the IDT during crisis management support and consultations with patient/family/caregiver or IDT team.  Provides information regarding the patient/family/caregivers psychosocial, spiritual, physical, and financial needs or difficulties to the IDT team or providers involved in the patient’s care.  

Serves as liaison with hospitals, care facilities and appropriate agencies to promote interagency cooperation, developing and maintaining communication and facilitating referrals to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care.  May participate in admission and on-call duties as assigned during the evenings and weekends.  Participates in continuing education of self and assists with orientation of other team members.  Collaborates as needed with Housecall Providers program staff to enhance continuity of care.  

Responsible for documentation in the electronic medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards per policies and procedures.  Perform duties in compliance with Medicare Condition of Participation.  Maintain patient/family and staff confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA laws.  Participate in the coordination of the patient’s hospice care in accordance with professional standards of practice.  

Practice within the scope of license, certification, or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation.  Develop and maintain professional boundaries with all patients/family/caregivers.  Maintain agreed upon work schedule and meet deadlines for completion of work.  Demonstrate the ability to function in a variety of care environments, including home settings,…