Weekends, On-Call LPN

Schedule: Friday - Monday, (Starting Fri at 5pm, ending on Monday at 8am)

Location: Portland Metro Area

About us

We are an innovative, fun, and professional hospice provider who prides itself on exceptional patient care while not taking ourselves too seriously behind the scenes. Our goal is to create a culture that fosters work/life balance, continued growth through company-sponsored education, and promotion.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities
• Relaxed atmosphere
• On-the-job training
• Employee health benefits

Do you have the hospice heart? If so, BeLoved Hospice wants to hear from you! We are looking for compassionate, caring and motivated RN's to become a part of our growing team!

At BeLoved Hospice, our core values are:

• Celebration
• Passion for Learning
• Care for One Another
• Accountability
• Customer Second

We strive to become the "Provider of choice" in the communities that we serve by offering a team who is dedicated to delivering life changing hospice services and exceptional patient care. A career with BeLoved Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun, not taking yourself too seriously, and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interests matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgement. Another important thing about our work culture is that we know in order for our patients to receive the end-of-life care that they deserve, we need to put our employees first!

We are pleased that you are considering a career with BeLoved Hospice. If you believe that you are a fit for our team, please review the job description, complete the online application, and let's talk!

What we offer:

Great culture and team atmosphere

Flexible Schedule

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match

Generous time off accruals up to 120 hours per year

Eight Paid holidays for full time employees

Katana Safety Device

Mileage reimbursement

Education Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase

Merit Increases

About the Opportunity

We are seeking per diem, part time and full time RN Case Manager candidates who are detail oriented and communicate effectively to aid in the care of our hospice patients. Tasks would include, but not be limited to, regular patient visits, care plan updates and revisions, medication administration and reconciliation, communication with interdisciplinary team members, and availability in emergency situations. Candidate must possess a current RN license in the state of Oregon. Previous experience in hospice nursing is a plus, but is not required. We offer a competitve salary, health and voluntary insurance benefits, paid mileage, and a fun, inclusive atmosphere.

Job Summary

Provides direct palliative care to terminally ill patient and their families while functioning within a medically approved plan of care and demonstrates proficiency in triaging patient emergencies both in person and on the phone while effectively communicating patient needs and concerns to the correct member of the hospice team.

Accountability

This position reports directly to the Director of Nursing

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific to Position:

1. Follows an individualized Plan of Care established by the interdisciplinary team for each patient.
2. Manages emergency care to patients encompassing coordination of all hospice disciplines during non-business hours and reports issues and significant changes to the RN Case Manager.
3. Immediately reports any changes to the Physician, RN Case Manager or appropriate hospice team member for the patient.  
4. Reports unusual conditions, observations and pertinent information to the nurse.
5. Provides intervention and support as needed related to terminal illness and loss within Scope of Practice.
6. Provides intervention and support as needed related to terminal illness and loss
7. Assesses and address depression and fear associates with terminal illness
8. Facilitates communication among patient, family and hospice team
9. Capable of giving adequate report on patient’s condition to the Hospice Medical Director, members of the interdisciplinary team, other nurses and supervisors, as needed.
10. Recognizes signs and symptoms of end-stage medical conditions/illnesses and implements planned nursing and medical interventions as delegated by the RN Case Manager or Hospice Physician. Coordinates medications, DME, and supplies necessary to complete the after-hours admission and keep the patient comfortable until business hours.
11. Provides personal care as assigned by the Interdisciplinary Team, Chief Medical Officer, Hospice Physician, Director of Nursing, which may consist of but not limited to:
1. Focused/limited nursing visits
2. Telephonic triage
3. Provide comfort measures
4. Insertion/maintenance/removal of foley catheters
5. Insertion/maintenance/removal of various intravenous and subcutaneous catheters for pain control/comfort per scope of practice and within individual’s competency set
6. Evaluating IV site and check IV function
7. Medication administration (via oral, transdermal, rectal, enteral, IV, SQ route) per scope of practice and within individual’s competency set
8. Obtains accurate vital signs
9. Performs standard diagnostic procedures including phlebotomy, venepuncture, and doppler.
10. Assist with ambulation/transfers
11. Dressing changes (including, but not limited to central line, IV, or SQ dressings, percutaneous dressings, ostomy dressings, tracheostomy dressings)
12. Wound care
13. Other duties as assigned.

Physical/Safety Requirements:

1. Participates in emergency procedures, including disaster drills.
2. Operation of equipment in a safe manner and shares responsibility for communicating safety violations or unsafe practices to management.
3. Equipment Used: General office equipment (telephone, copy machine, computer, fax machine) and motor vehicles.
4. Category 1 for potential exposure to blood/bodily fluids.
5. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
6. Utilizes appropriate PPE, as needed.
7. Follow the designated plan of action in the event of a fire or other emergency/disaster/
8. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
9. Must have the strength and endurance required for sitting for lengthy periods of time.
10. Must possess sight/hearing/speech senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position are fully met.
11. Use appropriate body mechanics as needed for personal use.
12. Utilize appropriate basic office equipment.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.

1. Must be currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Oregon Board of Nursing.
2. Prefer One-year experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in hospice, home health or geriatric care
3. Must be able to demonstrate basic LPN qualifications and successfully pass initial direct and indirect supervision competency items prior to direct care with a patient.
4. Must maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification
5. Must be able to speak, read and write the English language.
6. Must have reliable transportation and maintain auto insurance.
7. Successful completion of background check pursuant to ORS 181A.195.
8. Read, write and understand the English language.
9. Must be able to handle frequent interruptions, problem solve, and have exceptional follow through skills. 
10. Must be able to cope with emotionally charged situations encompassing patients, families, caregivers, and team members.

Benefits

• Group Health Plan coverage.  We will cover 100% of the employee-only Silver Preferred 3500 medical plan premium.  Dependents and/or an upgrade of plan is at employee’s expense. (eligible on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment). Buy-up options available at an additional cost
• Employee Assistance Program, Life & AD&D Insurance at no cost to you
• Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurances such as accident, hospital confinement and more available at employee’s expense. 
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match.  You will be eligible to join our plan after 90 days of employment, per our Safe Harbor guidelines. 
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS standard rate 
• Education reimbursement opportunities 
• Eight Paid Holidays – eligible after 90 days of employment (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Family Day (day after Thanksgiving), Christmas Day) 
• PTO accrual of 120 hours per year, Accrued PTO is available to be used after 90 days of employment.   
• Free Gym Membership
• KATANA safety device and support