Hospice RN

Samaritan Health Services • Albany, OR

189d • $46 - $71 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for utilizing the nursing process to provide safe, age-appropriate, direct and indirect Hospice patient care, while practicing within the scope of practice of the Oregon State Board of Nursing. The Hospice teams at Samaritan Health Services support patients and family members through the final stages of their illness. Evergreen Hospice serves patients in Linn, Benton, Marion, Polk, Lincoln and Tillamook Counties. These services are offered in the home setting which may include the patient's own residence, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and adult foster homes. Services offered include intermittent skilled nursing visits (24-hour on-call nursing services available), pain and symptom management, medical social services, counseling, spiritual support, hospice aides, trained hospice volunteers and bereavement support. Medications and equipment are included as appropriate.

Requirements

• Current unencumbered Oregon RN Licensure required.
• Must pass Criminal Records Check upon hire and every three years thereafter.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
• BSN and/or previous HH/Hospice or case management experience preferred.
• Previous broad-based nursing experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospice or home health nursing.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide safe and effective patient care.
• Provide direct and indirect care to hospice patients.
• Support patients and families through the final stages of illness.
• Manage pain and symptoms effectively.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Benefits

• Relocation Allowance up to $8,000.
• Starting bonus available to new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree