RN - Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Compassus • Portland, OR

10d • $53 - $74

About The Position

The Hospice Registered Nurse serves as an interdisciplinary team member, providing routine and emergency assessments, including admissions responsibilities, education, evaluation, and case management to meet the needs of hospice patients and their families. The role supports patients and families in maintaining comfort and coping, coordinates clinical and psychosocial care, and works with the IDT, Medical Director, attending physician, and other stakeholders to address symptoms and care needs. The nurse is expected to flex their schedule to meet agency staffing needs and provide after-hours emergency support; on-call responsibilities are required.

The nurse models Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation; promotes the Compassus philosophy and 6 Pillars of Success; upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct; and builds positive working relationships within the company and with external stakeholders. The position is full-time, weekdays, day shift, in Portland-East, Oregon, and is part of a bargaining unit covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state or states of employment.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculations involving rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to read and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to understand and articulate the integrated healthcare-at-home philosophy.
• Ability to flex schedule to meet agency staffing needs and provide after-hours emergency support.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of nursing practice or equivalent experience.
• Hospice, oncology, home health, and/or long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine and emergency patient assessments as required by departmental policy, including admissions responsibilities.
• Provide clinical and psychosocial services in accordance with the plan of care through case management.
• Record observations, treatments, and other pertinent information.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team, Medical Director, and attending physician about measures to alleviate symptoms and monitor patient responses.
• Provide physical and emotional interventive care to support patients and families during crises, coordinating with the psychosocial team.
• Help prevent unwarranted hospitalizations by addressing patient and family needs in the home and responding proactively and reactively to crises.
• Manage routine and emergency patient care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide clinical and psychosocial interventions and coordinate appropriate, continuous, quality hospice care.
• Update the plan of care for the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate and document changes in the plan of care to the Hospice RNCM or Hospice Director of Clinical Services.
• Identify when intervention from other interdisciplinary team members is needed and communicate patient and family needs to the team.
• Educate patients and caregivers about patient care, disease progression, the dying process, symptom control, and wound care.
• Keep the physician and Medical Director informed about patient needs and condition.
• Ensure documentation is available at the bedside.
• Notify other interdisciplinary team members of physician concerns and suggestions.
• Submit appropriate documentation and paperwork to contracted facilities after visits.
• Complete and submit interdisciplinary team narratives, time logs, and required documentation by 10 a.m. the following day.
• Provide after-hours emergency support and fulfill on-call responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Continuing education support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Professional development, leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized career development
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree