Outpatient Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Department Overview

The Hospice teams provide essential support to patients and their families during the final stages of illness. Services are offered in home settings, including patients’ residences, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and adult foster homes. Our comprehensive offerings include skilled nursing visits, pain and symptom management, medical social services, counseling, spiritual support, hospice aides, trained volunteers, and bereavement support. Medications and equipment are also provided as needed.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality hospice nursing care to patients in various settings.
• Manage pain and symptoms effectively while providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Document patient assessments and care plans thoroughly and accurately.
• Provide ongoing education to patients, families, and caregivers about hospice services and end-of-life care.

Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon RN Licensure required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS certification is mandatory.
• Preferred: BSN and/or previous experience in home health, hospice, or case management.
• Preferred: Broad-based nursing experience to develop specialized skills for hospice nursing.
• Required: Personal automobile use for work assignments; valid driver’s license and auto liability/property damage insurance must be maintained.
• Ability to travel for work assignments across various locations.

Additional Requirements

• Occasional weekend coverage may be required.
• Holiday coverage is mandatory.