Registered Nurse - Hospice

Good Shepherd Health Care System Hermiston, OR, US

$48.18 - $81.97 / hour

Overview

Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits!

Wage Range: $48.18 - $81.97

Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus!

Tue - Fri 7am - 5:30pm with weekend rotation

The Home Health RN assesses, delegates, coordinates, and evaluates the nursing care provided. Ensures provision of quality care for selected groups of patients through utilization of nursing process, established standards of care, policies and procedures. The RN initiates the Plan of Care and necessary revisions and is responsible for the overall care of the patient. The RN initiates appropriate measures to prevent disease exacerbation, promotes safety, makes referrals to rehabilitative services and coordinates all services provided by other disciplines/organizations. The Home Health RN is directly responsible to the Manager of Home Health and Hospice.

Responsibilities

Provide essential medical care and support to patients in their home setting, helping them to recover or manage chronic conditions and related symptoms.
Conduct ongoing assessments of patient’s physical needs and or related symptoms and develop an individualized care plan based on the patient’s needs and goals of care.
Clear communication and collaboration with the patient, family, caregivers and providers.
Communicate observations, facts and treatment suggestions as an interdisciplinary team member, individually and through team meetings to ensure coordination of the plan of care.
Provide education to patients, families and/or caregivers on disease and symptom management.
Maintains timely, accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, care plans, treatment, and intervention response/outcomes.
Advocate and provide support for the patient.
The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Evidence of continuing education is appropriate for skill level and area of practice.

Preferred: BSN.

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

Required: Current RN license in the State of Oregon; CPR certification; Maintains a valid Oregon's Driver's License and proof of current auto insurance.

Preferred: NA

Experience

Required: One-year continuous RN experience in an acute care setting.

Preferred: Previous Home Health experience and/or community health experience, or critical care.

Other

Equipment/Tools/Work Aids:

Infusion pumps, PCA pumps, and other medical equipment, computer terminal printer, photocopier, and patient charts.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to provide care for the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-

being.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions:

This position is performed primarily in patients’ homes and community settings. As such, the work environment is subject to a wide range of conditions that can vary significantly from one location to another. These may include exposure to extreme temperatures, smoke, unsanitary conditions, structural challenges (e.g., stairs, uneven surfaces), and the presence of pets of various sizes and temperaments. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment. Employees are expected to follow established safety protocols and always utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

The healthcare environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. Employees may be exposed to emotionally charged situations involving patients, families, and caregivers, including interactions with individuals experiencing distress, behavioral issues, or dysfunctional family dynamics. The work may also involve multiple simultaneous demands, interruptions, and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, or patient needs.

40 Hours USD $48.18/Hr. USD $81.97/Hr. 01-3100 Hospice Day

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