Hospice Registered Nurse

Compassus•Portland, OR

26d•$53 - $74

About The Position

The Hospice Registered Nurse is an interdisciplinary team (IDT) member who provides routine and emergency assessment, including admissions responsibilities, education, and evaluation to meet the needs of patients and their families. The nurse helps patients and families maintain their maximum level of comfort and coping, provides case management, and coordinates clinical and psychosocial care. The role includes after-hours emergency support and on-call responsibilities, and the nurse flexes their schedule to meet agency staffing needs. 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 fosters positive working relationships within the company and with external stakeholders. The role is part of a bargaining unit with a collective bargaining agreement. This full-time position is scheduled for weekday day shifts and is based in Portland-East, Oregon.

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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute 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 articulate and embrace the integrated healthcare-at-home philosophy.
Ability to perform essential job functions involving regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity; lift and move objects up to 50 pounds; and meet stated visual acuity requirements.
Ability to work in a healthcare setting with expected exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 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 assessments for patients, including admissions, as indicated by departmental policy.
Provide clinical and psychosocial services according to the plan of care through case management.
Record observations, treatments, and other pertinent information.
Communicate with the interdisciplinary team, Medical Director, and attending physician as directed about measures to alleviate symptoms, and monitor patients’ responses.
Provide physical and emotional interventive care to support patients and families during crises, coordinating with the psychosocial team.
Help prevent unwarranted hospitalizations by meeting 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 deliver clinical and psychosocial interventions and coordinate appropriate, continuous, quality hospice care.
Update the plan of care for the interdisciplinary team.
Communicate and document plan-of-care changes to the Hospice RNCM or Hospice Director of Clinical Services.
Help 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 required documentation and paperwork to contracted facilities at the completion of 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; flex schedule to meet agency staffing needs.
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
Competitive pay
Flexible time off
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness programs
Career development, including leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development
Recognition programs