Registered Nurse - Hospice

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, medication management, communication of assessments, planning and interventions and coordination of care among team members.

Schedule:

Thursday - Sunday (4) ten-hour days for hospice admissions primarily. This position may occasionally require more than 8 hours per day.

Estimated Hiring Range
: $54.78 - $66.95

Bonus Target
: SIP Target, 5% Annual

• Perform initial and ongoing nursing evaluations of patients/family/caregiver and assist in the development/implementation of the plan of care.
• Case management, admissions, initial hospice assessments, medication management, routine or focused nursing visits, telephonic triage, night/weekend coverage, coverage for increased census or staffing shortages, other duties assigned by the Hospice Leadership.
• Perform duties in compliance with Medicare Condition of Participation.
• Coordinate and monitor all care being provided; keep 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.
• Use clinical assessment skills and best practices to identify and provide effective care for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Actively participate 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 evaluate that plan of care.
• Assist patient/family/caregiver in determining goals of care including completion of Advance Directives and POLST forms as needed.
• Provide dietary counseling as needed.
• Address advocacy needs for patients/families/and organization.
• Facilitate formal and informal meetings with patients/caregivers/family members as needed.
• Collaborate with the IDT during crisis management support and consultations with patient/family/caregiver or IDT team.
• Provide 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.
• Serve 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.
• Participate in admission and on-call duties as assigned during the evenings and weekends.
• Participate in continuing education of self and assist with orientation of other team members.
• Collaborate with Housecall Providers program staff to enhance continuity of care as needed.
• Document in the electronic medical records, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards per policies and procedures.

• Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the State of Oregon.
• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting and/or a combination of medical/surgical, home health, hospice experience or long‑term care experience. 1 year of experience in quality process improvement/QAPI may substitute for 1 year of Registered Nurse experience.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle.
• CPR certification at hire or within 6 months of position.

• Bachelor of Nursing degree or higher.
• Certified in Hospice and Palliative Care (CHPN).
• 3-5 years in hospice triage, case management, admissions, night/weekend roles.

• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations, Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, and HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.

• Ability to perform nursing related tasks in specialty areas such as case management, on‑call triage…