PRN Weekend Admit Nurse | Signature Hospice | Portland, OR

The Pennant Group; Tigard (OR); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Signature Healthcare at Home Hospice in the Portland, Oregon metro area is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for PRN Weekend Admissions. You will respond to hospice referrals, conduct admissions assessments in patients' homes or care settings, and coordinate education and plans of care with the interdisciplinary team.

This role requires autonomous practice, strong clinical judgment, and dedicated, patient‑centered care for patients and families during transitions.

Qualifikationen

• Current Oregon RN license in good standing.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Aufgaben

• Respond to hospice referrals during weekend coverage.
• Complete comprehensive hospice admission assessments in homes or care settings.
• Evaluate eligibility for hospice services per Medicare guidelines.
• Coordinate admission paperwork and clinical documentation.
• Develop and initiate individualized plans of care.
• Educate patients and families about hospice philosophy, services, medications, and resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, aides, and other team members.
• Communicate with referral sources, hospitals, and community partners.
• Ensure timely documentation within the EMR.
• Provide compassionate support during transitions.

Kenntnisse

Oregon RN license

1+ year nursing experience

Driver's license & reliable transport

Assessment & communication skills

Independent field work

Jobbeschreibung

Signature Healthcare at Home Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a PRN Weekend Admissions Nurse serving the Portland metro area. This position plays a critical role in supporting patients and families during their transition to hospice services by providing timely admissions, education, and coordination of care. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional end‑of‑life care and thrive in an autonomous, patient‑focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

The Weekend Admissions RN is responsible for responding to hospice referrals, completing admission assessments, developing initial plans of care, and ensuring patients and families receive the education and support needed upon entry into hospice services. This position works closely with physicians, referral partners, hospice leadership, and the interdisciplinary team to create a seamless admission experience. This is an ideal opportunity for a nurse who enjoys building relationships, exercising clinical judgment, and making an immediate impact on the lives of patients and their loved ones.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to hospice referrals and admission requests during weekend coverage hours
• Complete comprehensive hospice admission assessments in patients' homes, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, or other care settings
• Evaluate patient eligibility for hospice services in accordance with Medicare and regulatory guidelines
• Coordinate admission paperwork, consents, and required clinical documentation
• Develop and initiate individualized plans of care
• Provide education regarding hospice philosophy, services, medications, symptom management, and available resources
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, aides, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Communicate effectively with referral sources, hospitals, and community partners
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of documentation within the electronic medical record
• Support patients and families with compassion, dignity, and professionalism during challenging transitions

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance
• Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in the field

Preferred

• Hospice experience
• Home Health experience
• Admission or intake experience
• Knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations

Why Signature Healthcare at Home?

At Signature Healthcare at Home, we are guided by our CAPLICO core values:

• C - Celebration Recognizing and celebrating successes.
• A - Accountability Taking ownership and responsibility.
• P - Passion for Learning Continuously seeking growth and improvement.
• L - Love One Another Treating others with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• I - Intelligent Risk Taking Innovating and embracing new opportunities.
• C - Customer Second Putting team members first so they can best serve patients.
• O - Ownership Acting like owners in everything we do.

Our team members are empowered to make a difference every day while providing exceptional care to patients and families throughout the communities we serve.

Join Our Team

Signature Healthcare at Home Hospice PRN Weekend Admissions RN Portland, Oregon Providing compassionate care. Supporting meaningful moments. Making a difference when it matters most.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. Signature Healthcare at Home provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness. For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Signature can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home. Signature Healthcare at Home works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.