About Beloved Hospice:
Do you have the hospice heart? If so, Beloved Hospice wants to hear from you! We are looking for compassionate, caring and motivated RNs to become a part of our growing team!
We strive to become the "Provider of choice" in the communities that we serve by offering a team who is dedicated to delivering life changing hospice services and exceptional patient care. A career with BeLoved Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun, not taking yourself too seriously, and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interests matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgement. Another important thing about our work culture is that we know in order for our patients to receive the end-of-life care that they deserve, we need to put our employees first!
We are pleased that you are considering a career with BeLoved Hospice. If you believe that you are a fit for our team, please review the job description, send us a resume and let's talk!
About the Opportunity
We are seeking full time Hospice Admissions RN candidates who are detail oriented and communicate effectively to aid in the care of our hospice patients. Tasks would include, but not be limited to, assessment for Hospice, regular patient visits, care plan updates and revisions, medication administration and reconciliation, communication with interdisciplinary team members, and availability in emergency situations. Candidate must possess a current RN license in the state of Oregon. Previous experience in hospice nursing is a plus but is not required. We offer a competitive salary, health and voluntary insurance benefits, paid mileage, and a fun, inclusive atmosphere.
JOB SUMMARY
The registered nurse plans, evaluates and admits patients for hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Visits potential patients to review and collect data for hospice admission. Reports findings directly to the Chief Medical Officer and/or Hospice Physician for verbal certification of hospice admission or refusal of hospice admission. Requests additional history and physical when necessary to assist the physician in making the final certification determination.
- Gathers, reports and analyzes patient care data to create a comprehensive patient assessment and reports findings to the Hospice Medical Director for verbal certification of patient admission or refusal of admission.
- Immediately reports significant condition issues/safety issues to the Hospice Medical Director, the Director of Nursing and assigned interdisciplinary team.
- Communicates findings to the patients chosen Attending Physician and the hospice team.
- Appropriately educates patient, family and caregiver about hospice services.
- Assures that the nursing portion of the initial Plan of Care is based on a comprehensive review of the patient’s physical, psychosocial and residential surroundings.
- Ensures that the initial assessment includes a review of the patient’s pain and symptoms, history of interventions and response, and pertinent knowledge base of the patient, family and caregiver.
- Communicates patient findings to the assigned RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary team. Works with the Director of Nursing or designee to ensure that the appropriate aide needs of each patient are met on admission.
- Able to effectively explain the hospice benefit to potential patients, their families and representatives.
- Works with patients and families or caregivers upon admission to create a realistic Plan of Care and set of treatment goals.
- Supervises and delegates duties to Certified Nurse Aides and Licensed Vocational Nurses when needed.
- Anticipates overall care needs of newly admitted patients as much as possible and coordinates with all hospice disciplines.
- Ensures that all regulatory standards for State, Federal and CHAP are met.
- Coordinates the development of the Initial Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary team members.
- Presents new patient admissions at Interdisciplinary Team meetings, when available. Otherwise, ensures that patient data is properly communicated to the assigned RN Case Manager or Director of Nursing so that proper report is given.
- Assesses and address depression and fear associates with terminal illness
- Facilitates communication among patient, family and hospice team
- Provides referral to community services and resources as needed
- Identifies caregiver strain which may necessitate respite care relief and/or support
- Provides personal care as assigned by the Interdisciplinary Team, Hospice Physician, Director of Nursing, which may consist of but not limited to: Patient Admissions, Nursing Assessment/reassessment, Medication management and administration and teaching, Provides comfort measures, Insertion/maintenance/removal of Foley catheters, Insertion/maintenance/removal of various IV catheters for pain control/comfort, Application/adjustment of oxygen, IV, NG, G-Tube and other invasive lines as ordered by the physician, Vital signs (B/P, T, P ,R), Assist with ambulation/transfers, Follows the State of Oregon Nurse Practice Act during all patient care activities, Follow policy and Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice for clinical care
- Maintains a positive, compassionate and credible image during patient assessments and with referral sources.
- When available, works with the Director of Nursing to assist with overflow patient visits and emergency patient visits when no other nursing staff is available.
- Creates opportunities for new referrals and referral relationships when representing the company in the community.
- Supports the philosophy, objectives and mission of BeLoved Hospice.
- Maintains professional competency and licensure.
- Works well both independently and within the Interdisciplinary Team structure.
- Able to work with minimal supervision but seeks guidance from a supervisor when needed.
- Promotes a team approach through cooperation, mutual respect, flexibility and dependability.
- Maintains flexibility to complete after-hours, weekend and holiday admission assignments, when needed.
- Other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
- Preferred minimum of three years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is highly preferred. Training will be provided for all candidates, regardless of experience.
- Registered nurse (RN) with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state of Oregon.
- Maintains a current BLS certification
- Maintain and Valid Driver's License
- Maintain valid auto insurance
- Successful completion of background check pursuant to state law
- Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.
- Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
- Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
- Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Job Type: Full-Time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Employer Paid Life insurance
- Paid time off accrual
- Referral program
- Free Gym Membership
- Company Branded Scrubs
- And more!
Pay: $80,000.00 - $104,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work the following schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm? [Yes/No]
Experience:
- Hospice & palliative medicine: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS (Required)
- RN License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
