Staff RN - Acute Care Hospice
About The Position
At Legacy, our nursing philosophy centers on patients and their families. Our nurses bring this philosophy to life every day as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers, and compassionate caregivers. Their expertise is respected and relied upon by our entire health care team. In many ways, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Legacy Hospice Services delivers high-quality, compassionate, home-based care to adults, children, and their families throughout the Portland metropolitan area and the Willamette Valley. We also provide hospice care in residential and assisted living communities, adult foster homes, and skilled nursing facilities - ensuring support and dignity for patients wherever they call home.
Requirements
- Current RN license required.
- BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- One-year registered nursing experience or completion of either the Legacy Health RN Residency program or a nursing residency program that is equivalent in content, curriculum and duration.
Nice To Haves
- BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred.
- Hospice experience or one year medical/surgical acute care or long-term skilled nursing experience preferred.
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) from the National Board for Certification of Hospice & Palliative Nurses (NBCHPN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs professional community health nursing visits and services for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Provides pain and symptom management tailored to patient needs.
- Serves as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT); coordinates and assists in implementing the plan of care for the patient and their family/caregiver.
- Completes nursing assessments and delivers palliative treatment and symptom management.
- May conduct initial visits to admit patients and initiate or revise the hospice plan of care.
- Prepares timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Participates in IDT meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
- Collaborates with the care team to coordinate services and ensure continuity of care.
Benefits
- Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
