Hospice Nurse: LPN/RN – Night, Weekend Shifts - Casual

Care Partners•Portland, OR

15h

About The Position

Hospice Nurse: LPN/RN - Night/Weekend Shifts, Casual Come join a team of seasoned clinicians, in a non-corporate environment, at Care Partners - one of Oregon's few 5-star quality, nonprofit hospices! For over 43 years, we have cared for hospice patients across the Portland Metropolitan area, bringing interdisciplinary and holistic hospice services to patients and their support systems. We are a trusted name amongst our community partners and receive consistent feedback from families that our employees go above and beyond expectations to make them feel supported at their loved one's end of life. Care Partners is seeking skilled LPNs/RNs with hospice experience looking to work independently on night or weekend shifts...you decide the number of shifts! Your Responsibilities (Includes but Not Limited To): Provide visits and advice by telephone to patients, as needed, in order to address symptom management and other needs that arise in the evening or during the night. Provide patient care to patients across settings in private home, adult foster home, residential/assisted living care, and/or nursing facility following existing care plans. Contribute to patient assessment under the supervision of Clinical Manger/RN by assisting in identifying changes in patient status. Obtain necessary physician orders and collaborate with Clinical Manger/RN and attending physician on patient needs and follow up on and obtain lab results and notify attending physician of results. Monitor signs and symptoms as well as reactions to interventions, treatments, and medications under the direction of the Clinical Manager/RN. May initiate medication changes while working with physician to get medication orders. Utilize appropriate standards of care for the identified medical diagnosis. Collect, document and report to the Clinical Manger/RN when necessary, both objective and subjective data regarding patient status. Utilize Universal Precautions and safety measures to ensure a safe care environment for patients including consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Demonstrate competencies and knowledge related in the standards of practice for a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the state of Oregon, when providing care. Utilize and become proficient in navigating the electronic medical records system for documenting and reviewing patient conditions and plan of care. Demonstrate an understanding and respect for patient rights when providing care. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the patients and families, co-workers, and members of diverse cultural backgrounds. Know and apply principles of an inclusive work environment. Complete annual mandatory education review and competency programs. Care Partners has the reputation and community trust that comes from a local 43-year history of providing outstanding end-of-life care, education, and bereavement services to thousands of families year after year. We recognize the unique and emotional needs of each patient and family member. The care in the service we deliver as a non-profit hospice provider is a reputation we plan to keep. Care Partners is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Preferred applicant will be required to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen, following an offer of employment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current unencumbered Oregon LPN or RN license prior to the first day of employment.
Experience as an LPN or RN commensurate with the following: at least one year of experience in long-term care, acute care, med-surge, ICU, or ED, as well as demonstrated knowledge in thorough clinical documentation.
Must have current Basic Life Support CPR (AHA-BLS or ACLS) card for Health Care Provider. Valid card must be obtained prior to patient contact and within two weeks of hire.
Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record and have access to a reliable automobile to travel to and from patient homes.
Experience working independently with minimal supervision while delivering effective and on-time results.
Strong organization skills, time management and attention to detail.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Must be reliable and dependable in completing work on time, following through to complete tasks, and be available for scheduled hours.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or home health care preferred.
Bi-lingual, Spanish speaking ability and certification in Hospice and Palliative Care are helpful.
Preferred applicant will be asked to pass a background check and drug screen following a job offer.
New employees are required to complete tuberculosis screening and provide proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.

Responsibilities

Provide visits and advice by telephone to patients, as needed, in order to address symptom management and other needs that arise in the evening or during the night.
Provide patient care to patients across settings in private home, adult foster home, residential/assisted living care, and/or nursing facility following existing care plans.
Contribute to patient assessment under the supervision of Clinical Manger/RN by assisting in identifying changes in patient status.
Obtain necessary physician orders and collaborate with Clinical Manger/RN and attending physician on patient needs and follow up on and obtain lab results and notify attending physician of results.
Monitor signs and symptoms as well as reactions to interventions, treatments, and medications under the direction of the Clinical Manager/RN.
May initiate medication changes while working with physician to get medication orders.
Utilize appropriate standards of care for the identified medical diagnosis.
Collect, document and report to the Clinical Manger/RN when necessary, both objective and subjective data regarding patient status.
Utilize Universal Precautions and safety measures to ensure a safe care environment for patients including consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Demonstrate competencies and knowledge related in the standards of practice for a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the state of Oregon, when providing care.
Utilize and become proficient in navigating the electronic medical records system for documenting and reviewing patient conditions and plan of care.
Demonstrate an understanding and respect for patient rights when providing care.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the patients and families, co-workers, and members of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Know and apply principles of an inclusive work environment.
Complete annual mandatory education review and competency programs.