RN - Hospice

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Hospice for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. 

In addition to a competitive hourly wage and excellent benefits, PeaceHealth is offering a $5000.00 sign on bonus to fill this position quickly. 

Relocation Assistance is available. 

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

This position is responsible for providing direct skilled nursing care and coordination/management of patients admitted to hospice/clinic services using considerable judgment and skill in making patient care decisions. Utilizes the professional healthcare process of assessment, problem identification/planning/intervention and clinical/goal outcome evaluation.

Details of the position:

1. Perform initial evaluation of patient/home and apply admission criteria to determine if patient is safe candidate for home health/hospice services.
2. Provide skilled nursing care to patients and skilled education/instruction to patients and caregivers according to the home health/hospice plan of treatment.
3. Performs physical assessments, develops, coordinate, modifies and manages written individualized plan of care, as ordered by the primary physician, to meet patient’s long and short-term medical goals and appropriate/timely home hospice outcomes.
4. Develops and clinically manages the Home Health Aide’s care plan according to the patient’s evolving personal are needs.
5. Coordinates care, collaborates and communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure appropriate and smooth flow of care/services through the care continuum.

What you Bring:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred.
• A minimum of one year of home health or hospice nursing experience required; hospice experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state in which nurse will be practicing.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

For a full description of the position, or for questions, please contact Brian Hottel, [email protected] 

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