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Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm (Flexible for work-life balance)

Service Area/Location: Clackamas, Oregon City, Canby

Status: Salary/Exempt

Salary: $80,000 - $103,000 annually

About us

We are an innovative, fun, and professional hospice provider who prides itself on exceptional patient care while not taking ourselves too seriously behind the scenes. Our goal is to create a culture that fosters work/life balance, continued growth through company-sponsored education, and promotion.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities
• Relaxed atmosphere
• On-the-job training
• Employee health benefits

Do you have the hospice heart? If so, BeLoved Hospice wants to hear from you! We are looking for compassionate, caring and motivated RN's 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, complete the online application, and let's talk!

What we offer:

Great culture and team atmosphere

Flexible Schedule

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match

Generous time off accruals up to 120 hours per year

Eight Paid holidays for full time employees

Katana Safety Device

Mileage reimbursement

Education Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase

Merit Increases

About the Opportunity

We are seeking full-time RN Case Manager 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, 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 competitve salary, health and voluntary insurance benefits, paid mileage, and a fun, inclusive atmosphere.

JOB SUMMARY

The registered nurse case manager plans, organizes and directs 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

Patient Care

1. Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).

2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.

3. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:

A. Writing and initiating plan of care

B. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs

C. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary

4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.

5. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.

7. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

8. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.

9. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.

10. Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given in the company's electronic health system. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.

2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.

3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

4. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.

5. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.

6. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.

7. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.

8. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Additional Duties

11. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.

12. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.

13. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.

14. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.

15. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.

16. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

1. Preferred minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred. Training will be provided for all candidates, regardless of experience.

2. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.

3. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state of Oregon.

4. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.

5. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

6. 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.

7. Maintains a current BLS certification.

9. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order.

10. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount program
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Gym membership
• and more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $103,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hospice
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Application Question(s):

• Is your desired salary within the range listed in the job description?

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person