Hospice Field Admissions Specialist - Registered Nurse (RN)

Brighton Hospice; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton Hospice is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team in Portland, Oregon, focusing on providing exceptional hospice care. The role involves visiting patients, collaborating with a supportive care team, and delivering personalized care. Opportunities for professional growth are available within this rapidly expanding organization, along with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Actual Work/Life Balance

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k plan with employer match

Positive team environment

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing.
• Strong team collaboration and time management skills.
• Ability to learn electronic medical records system.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in various settings including homes and facilities.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for patient assessments and interventions.
• Manage documentation and scheduled visits effectively.

Skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication

Psych-social assessment

Education

Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Job description

Why Brighton

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and assisted living facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources. The Registered Nurse (RN) will work in either a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice
• Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team.
• Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
• Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area