We are seeking a Full-Time registered nurse to join our hospice team! You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of hospice patients.
Do you have a heart for hospice care? Heart 2 Heart Hospice offers a unique work environment in healthcare with flexible schedule options, down time while traveling to your next patient and the ability to spend more one-on-one time with your patients. RNs are a vital and valued part of our care team!
Our Mission:
Our mission is to provide optimal comfort and dignity to our patient through their end-of-life journey. We will achieve this by concentrating on patient and family-centered goals focusing not only on the medical needs but also on providing care for the mental and spiritual needs of our patients and those they hold dear.
Hospice Philosophy:
Hospice care is an interdisciplinary approach designed to meet the needs physical, psychological and spiritual of a person at the end of life with the goal of comfort and not cure. Hospice considers the unit of care to extend beyond the patient and include the family and caregivers as defined by the patient.
Responsibilities:
Hospice care provides patients with the comfort and dignity they deserve through their end-of-life journey. This role requires daily driving in order to provide care where our patients call home, this could be a home setting, facility setting, etc.
-Coordinates hospice care by working with other team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensure needs are met.
-Evaluate the effectiveness of hospice services to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.
Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed.
-Consult with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients’ condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.
-Coordinate patient services with other members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed.
-Submit complete, accurate and relevant clinical notes in a timely manner.
-Submit patient visit schedule weekly.
-Participate in IDG and case conferences.
-Performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.
-Provide education to patients/family members regarding the dying process, plan of care and offers guidance with -healthcare decisions.
-Provide dietary counseling, taking into account health issues and dietary changes at the end of life.
-Perform death visit per agency’s policy.
-Participate in the patient’s discharge planning process.
-Maintain an on-going knowledge of current drug therapy.
-Adhere to Federal, state and accreditation requirements including Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
-May be requested by a supervisor to fill in for the other nurses.
-Conduct an initial as well as ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patients.
-Obtain a medical history from the patient and/or a family member particularly as it relates to the present condition.
-Conduct a physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, etc.
-Develop and implement the initial plan of care and work with other members of the IDG in completing and maintaining the comprehensive plan of care.
-Nursing services, treatments and preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the physician.
-Assist families and caregivers in coping with the terminal illness of their loved ones.
-Provide care for patients in their homes.
-Maintain records and documents.
Qualifications:
1. Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
2. Must be licensed in the State of Oregon as a Registered Nurse.
3. One year of RN experience. Hospice experience preferred.
4. Must have excellent assessment skills and problem-solving skills.
5. Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of case management processes.
6. Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
7. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Ideal candidate:
- RN - Registered Nurse - Nursing - Nurse RN - RN Nurse - Registered Nurse RN -
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $95,500.00 - $98,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Standard shift:
Day shift
Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License:
BLS Certification (Preferred)
RN (Required)
Work Location: On the road
