Hospice Registered Nurse

Compassus•Hood River, OR

19d•$53 - $74

About The Position

The Hospice Registered Nurse is an interdisciplinary team member who provides routine and emergency assessments, including admissions responsibilities, as well as educational and evaluative services to meet the needs of patients and families. The nurse supports patients and families in maintaining the greatest possible comfort and coping, provides clinical and psychosocial services through case management, and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, and other stakeholders. The role includes weekday day-shift work, flexibility to meet agency staffing needs, and after-hours emergency support through required on-call responsibilities. The position is part of a bargaining unit covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The nurse is expected to model Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation; promote the Compassus philosophy and 6 Pillars of Success; uphold the Code of Ethical Conduct; and foster positive working relationships across the company and with external stakeholders.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state(s) of employment.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to flex the schedule to meet agency staffing needs and participate in required on-call responsibilities.

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 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 interdisciplinary team, Medical Director, and attending physician regarding measures to alleviate symptoms and monitor patient response.
Provide physical and emotional care to support patients and families during crises, collaborating with the psychosocial team.
Help prevent unwarranted hospitalizations by meeting patient and family needs at 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 and communicate and document changes to the Hospice RNCM or Hospice Director of Clinical Services.
Identify when intervention by 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 of 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 after visits.
Complete and submit interdisciplinary team narratives, time logs, and other required documentation by 10 a.m. the following day.
Flex the schedule to meet agency staffing needs and provide after-hours emergency support as part of on-call responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.