Royal Hospice/Vital Palliative Care

Registered Nurse (RN) - HOSPICE

  • Royal Hospice/Vital Palliative Care
  • Portland, OR
  • Part Time, Full Time
  • 16 days ago
Salary
N/A

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Job Description

We are looking for a PT or Full Time Hospice RN for the Portland, Oregon market area who wants to be part of a growing compassionate and collaborative team. Our company operates with integrity and we hold ourselves accountable for ethical practices and the highest standard of care for our patients. We believe in honestly and dedication to our patients dignity in end of life care.

Our Ideal candidate must be capable of compassionate communication and have the observation skills with high ethical standards and knowledge to alert the team and doctors about changes in patient conditions. Dealing in a hospice setting, it is important to be resilient and sympathetic, along with having emotional and physical stability to deal with severe illness and death.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care
  • Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to Director of Nursing and EMR system
  • Collaborate with Medical Director, social worker, chaplain and team regarding patients status and needs.
  • Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
  • Monitor patient’s medication needs and provide insight to medical director and Director of Nursing
  • Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
  • Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences, online training's, etc
  • Must be flexible and open to weekend admits if necessary.

Skills

  • Proven experience as a registered nurse
  • Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
  • Hospice experience and knowledge
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
  • A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Responsible and compassionate
  • Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
  • BSN, MSN or other diploma from a nursing program
  • Valid OR nursing license

Please note benefits apply to full time employee only.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: No less than 25 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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