Willamette Vital Health, your local nonprofit that helps families through one of the most difficult times in life — losing a loved one — is searching for an experienced RN who embraces the importance of quality end of life care. If that’s you, we would love to meet you. 

1:1 patient focus providing comfort and quality care

Competitive salary and generous benefits in a collaborative environment. 

Flexibility to plan your day based on scheduled patient visits and their needs. 

Work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals who have the same focus on patient care.

We are looking for RNs that want to use their expertise and experience as part of a team to provide the best care possible to those experiencing serious illness. 

By providing expert, personalized care to hospice patients where they live you will bring dignity and compassion to those coping with symptoms of a serious illness. 

Who You Are:

Your Impact. An RN Case Manager at WVH is a passionate, empathetic, tenacious healthcare professional, willing to partner with patients and their families to get the most out of their remaining time together. You will fully use your professional skills and training, including critical thinking, teaching and assessment skills as you provide services to patients, families and caregivers in their own homes and facilities.

Duties

• Use your teaching skills to empower family caregivers as you guide them through the end-of-life journey and help them identify their options for care to optimize quality of life
• Coordinate the care of hospice patients, working as part of an interdisciplinary team to meet the holistic needs of the patient and their family/caregivers
• Provide caring, professional nursing services to hospice patients as indicated by the plan of care you develop with the interdisciplinary team
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients, developing and revising the plan of care as needed
• Provide timely documentation and communication of assessments, planning and interventions
• Manage your own daily schedule working within the guidelines of agency policy and hospice regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Current Oregon RN license is a must
• 2+ year of recent clinical experience as RN 
• Prefer certification as Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Current CPR certification
• Possess excellent clinical nursing skills, superior ability to problem-solve, and commitment to continued learning and skill improvement
• Must be willing to work in a variety of patient settings: care facilities, hospitals, patient homes, as well as work out of the WVH office when necessary
• Ability to excel in stressful situations and manage multiple priorities
• Computer competency and electronic medical recording keeping experience
• Current driver’s license, dependable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance
• Must be able and willing to drive own vehicle to and from patient locations

About Willamette Vital Health

Willamette Vital Health, previously known as Willamette Valley Hospice, is a community owned, non-for-profit organization providing innovative, personalized, and compassionate care since 1978. We provide comprehensive hospice care, palliative care, and grief care services for patients and families facing serious or life-limiting illness. Through our mission Willamette Vital Health supports adults and children living with a serious or life-limiting illness throughout Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Clackamas, Benton and Linn counties. Why work for us? Our employees say it best: "Teamwork! I've worked many places where it was hard to find help. Not here. There is always someone willing to give a helping hand." Carlene G. " It’s not just a job, it’s a calling. We are not just employees, we are family." Arlene B. " I have been working for WVH for 7 years now. This is more than just a job, it is a calling. The working environment is a fast paced, challenging and very rewarding. Teamwork players are a must! Planning on retiring here!" Horacio G. Willamette Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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