Registered Nurse / RN - Hospice

CareOregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

CareOregon is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Hospice services to provide professional nursing care per the plan of care developed by the interdisciplinary team. You will conduct initial and ongoing patient evaluations, revise the care plan, and ensure timely documentation and coordination across the care continuum.

The role emphasizes case management, medication oversight, and collaboration with hospitals, facilities, and community resources.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered RN license in Oregon
• Minimum 2 years RN medical/surgical and/or hospice/home health experience
• Valid driver’s license and auto liability coverage or access to a vehicle
• CPR certification at hire or within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing nursing evaluations and develop/ Revise the plan of care.
• Coordinate and monitor care with the IDT and other providers.
• Medication management and nursing visits (routine or focused).
• Telephonic triage and on-call coverage as needed (evenings/weekends).
• Document in electronic medical records accurately and timely.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Stress management

EMR systems

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or higher

CHPN certification

Job description

Registered Nurse / RN - 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.

NOTE: This is an RN Case Manager role. Schedule will be 4 ten-hour days.

Estimated Hiring Range: $54.78 - $66.95

Essential Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing nursing evaluations of patients/family/caregiver and assist in the development/implementation of the plan of care. Nurses may be responsible for one or more of the following areas:

• 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.

Responsible for coordinating and monitoring all care being provided and 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 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.

Provide dietary counseling as needed.

Address advocacy needs for patients/families/and organization.

Facilitate formal and informal meetings with patients/caregivers/family member 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.

May 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.

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.

Experience and/or Education

Required

• Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the State of Oregon
• Minimum 2 years' 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 in position

Preferred

• 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, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge

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

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform nursing related tasks in the area of specialty (e.g., case management, on-call triage management, visits, and/or phone calls in a home care setting
• Practice within the scope of license, certification, or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
• Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records systems, MS office, Outlook, and the internet
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuit