Hospice Registered Nurse

Compassus•Medford, OR

9d•$41 - $63

About The Position

The Hospice Registered Nurse models Compassus values and promotes its philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as a foundation. The role upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct and fosters positive working relationships within the company and with external stakeholders. As an interdisciplinary team (IDT) member, the nurse provides routine and emergency assessments, including admissions, as well as educational and evaluative services for patients and their families. The nurse helps patients and families maintain comfort and coping, flexes the schedule to meet agency staffing needs, and provides after-hours emergency support; on-call responsibilities are required. The nurse provides and case-manages routine and emergency patient care, coordinates with the IDT and physicians, documents care and changes to the plan of care, and educates patients and caregivers. The position may involve visits in patients’ homes and contracted facilities, including responding proactively and reactively to crisis situations to meet needs and help prevent unwarranted hospitalizations. Compassus describes a culture focused on compassion, respect, appreciation, professional growth, innovation, recognition, and inclusion. The position’s compensation range is $40.90–$63.49 per hour. The selected candidate’s rate depends on relevant education, training, experience, geographic location, and other position-related factors. The role may also be eligible for differentials, bonuses, or other variable pay under applicable policies. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off and holidays; mileage reimbursement; continuing education support; and an Employee Assistance Program. Eligibility depends on employment status, position classification, and applicable plan terms.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state or states of employment required.
Current CPR certification required.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculating rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business 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 articulate and embrace the integrated healthcare-at-home philosophy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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