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Are you looking to join Mt. Hood Hospice?

FT/PT Hospice RN Case Manager – 4 Days a week

• 8-hour shifts flexible weekdays (32 hours = full-time)
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Retirement Contribution 401(k) | 6% after 6-months
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance paid 100% for Employee after 60 days
• Supplemental insurance options
• 10 paid holidays, vacation after 6 months,
• Low staff-to-patient ratios (average 8-10)
• Cellphone, mileage and travel time reimbursement
• Disability, Bereavement, Personal, Family Military, Family, Juvenile Court Attendance, Bone Marrow Donation, Crime Victim, OFLA and Volunteer Firefighter leave granted

Are you looking to join a small company that cares as much about your wellbeing as the patients? Mt. Hood Hospice is a freestanding not-for-profit community hospice based in the town of Sandy, Oregon. Established in 1980, we are the only Medicare (CMS) ranked 5-star hospice in the greater Portland area. Our bottom line is the compassionate care we offer our patients, families and the greater community. Collaborating with other agencies, you’ll find our team offering free education presentations, grief and caregiver support groups (over 1950 hours given), Veteran recognition ceremonies, remembrance and other grief events to help spread grief literacy. We are proud partners with We Honor Veterans, USA Vietnam War Commemoration and Pet Peace of Mind.

Come home to a family oriented, inclusive, pet-loving, close-knit team that supports each other and recognizes the importance of weaving fun into our daily lives.

If you are a registered nurse in the state of Oregon who values the gift of hospice and is willing to provide care and support to terminally ill patients, then call today. Your presence and services will bring comfort to those who face end-of-life and as a team member you will strive to help them reach acceptance and peace of mind. Your qualities are compassionate in nature with excellent interpersonal skills. Knowledge of caring for the terminally ill, performing tasks such as administering medications and providing emotional support are a must. Our goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort while supporting them and their loved ones.

On the job training for 3 – 4 weeks including job shadowing prior to working unaccompanied.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Physician and other professionals to plan care
• Frequently visit patient to evaluate condition
• Provide support and comfort according to individual patient’s needs
• Collaborate with caregivers to plan and execute patient care
• Help administer medication
• Alleviate sudden symptoms of the disease’s end phase
• Communicate with doctor regarding patient’s condition when deemed necessary
• Maintain accurate records
• Help relatives cope with the upcoming loss and provide post-mortem support

Skills

• Proven experience as hospice register nurse preferred
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects
• Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards
• Proficient in English, bi-lingual a plus
• Sound judgement and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature
• Level-headed, well-balanced

Requirements

• Oregon RN
• Current CPR certificate
• Current Oregon Driver’s License
• Current Oregon car insurance

Application Process

• Send resume, cover letter
• Interview
• References
• Clear background check
• Clear drug test

Call Mt. Hood Hospice 503-668-5545 or email inquire@mthoodhospice.org for a full job description or further information.