Description
Housecall Providers
Housecall Providers is a Portland area nonprofit organization and one of the largest providers of medical care exclusively in the home in the Western United States. We are proving every day that in home medical services for homebound and chronically ill patients can improve health outcomes, increase patient comfort, reduce health care costs and increase provider satisfaction. We are a proud part of the CareOregon family of health organizations.
Our Mission
Improving lives by bringing health care home.
Our Vision
To sustainably transform home-based medicine so all homebound adults and those living with serious illness have access to care that improves their quality of life.
Our Values
Compassion and respect, authentic relationships, collaboration, courage, social justice.
Diversity Statement
We embrace the diversity of our employees, patients, and those who care for them. Through awareness and advocacy, we are working to create health equity by recognizing and reducing barriers that affect non-dominant groups within Housecall Providers and our communities at large.
The quadruple aim is real at Housecall Providers
In home medical care for homebound patients is proven to increase patient comfort, improve health outcomes, reduce health care costs and increase provider/care team satisfaction. Housecall Providers has saved Medicare millions of dollars, while providing better care to our patients, ensuring greater patient comfort, improved health outcomes and care team satisfaction. With the population aging, more people are suffering from multiple chronic conditions and degenerative diseases. This trend will continue as roughly 10,000 baby boomers a day enter the Medicare system.
If you receive an offer of employment for this position, it is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, immunization review, and drug screen (including THC/Marijuana). CareOregon is a federal contractor and must comply with all federal laws.
Job Title
Registered Nurse - Hospice
Department
HCP-Hospice
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Requisition #
24464
Direct Reports
N/A
Manager Title
Hospice Clinical Supervisor
Pay & Benefits
Estimated hiring range $52.64 - $64.35/hour. This temporary role is not eligible for benefits.
Posting Notes
This temporary 3-month position will work 100% in the community and support the Portland Metro area.
Job Summary
The Hospice RN is responsible for the delivery of professional nursing services to hospice patients as indicated by the plan of care developed by the interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include initial and on-going assessment of patients, developing and revising the plan of care, timely documentation, medication management, communication of assessments, planning and interventions and coordination of care among team members.
Essential Responsibilities
+ Performs initial and ongoing nursing evaluations of patients/family/caregiver and assists in the development/implementation of the plan of care. Nurses may be responsible for one or more of the following areas:
+ Case management
+ Admissions
+ Initial hospice assessments
+ Medication management
+ Routine or focused nursing visits
+ Telephonic triage
+ Night/weekend coverage
+ Coverage for increased census or staffing shortages
+ Other duties assigned by the Hospice Leadership
+ Performs duties in compliance with Medicare Condition of Participation.
+ Responsible to coordinate and monitor all care being provided and keeps the physician and other team members from agency and community resources apprised of changes in patient's condition so that adjustments can be made to the plan or care as needed, to improve quality of life.
+ Uses clinical assessment skills and best practices to identify and provide effective care for patients, families, and caregivers.
+ Actively participates in IDT meetings for development and evaluation of the patient's plan of care
+ Develop and implement a plan of care for each assigned patient/family/caregiver unit and evaluation of that plan of care.
+ May assist patient/family/caregiver in determining of goals of care including completion of Advance Directives and POLST forms as needed.
+ Provides dietary counseling as needed.
+ Address advocacy needs for patients/families/and organization.
+ Facilitates formal and informal meetings with patients/caregivers/family member as needed.
+ Collaborates with the IDT during crisis management support and consultations with patient/family/caregiver or IDT team.
+ Provides information regarding the patient/family/caregivers psychosocial, spiritual, physical, and financial needs or difficulties to the IDT team or providers involved in the patient's care.
+ Serves as liaison with hospitals, care facilities and appropriate agencies to promote interagency cooperation, developing and maintaining communication and facilitating referrals to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care.
+ May participate in admission and on-call duties as assigned during the evenings and weekends.
+ Participates in continuing education of self and assists with orientation of other team members.
+ Collaborates with Housecall Providers program staff to enhance continuity of care as needed.
+ Responsible for documentation in the electronic medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards per policies and procedures.
Organizational Responsibilities
+ Perform work in alignment with the organization's mission, vision and values.
+ Support the organization's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.
+ Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization's strategic goals.
+ Adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.
+ Perform other duties as needed.
Experience and/or Education
Required
+ Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the State of Oregon
+ Minimum 2 years' Registered Nurse medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting and/or a combination of medical/surgical, home health, hospice experience or long-term care experience
+ 1 year of experience in quality process improvement/QAPI may substitute for 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
+ Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or ac
Compensation Information:
$52.64 / Hourly - $64.35 / Hourly
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