Hospice Registered Nurse
Roseburg, OR
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

Roseburg, Oregon

Employment Type

Travel/Contract

Contract Length

13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, Monday through Friday
• 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Weekend work may be required depending on census needs but schedule will be adjusted to maintain a 40-hour workweek
• On-call may be needed occasionally but not regularly

Job Description

• Provide and coordinate home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies
• Supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses
• Manage an average caseload of 5-8 patients per day, including start of care, wound care, and follow-up visits
• Must be willing to travel up to 60-75 miles radius from home clinic, averaging approximately 200 miles traveled per week
• Documentation and charting using HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and OASIS systems; proficiency required within the last 6 months or retraining provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of hospice experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• BLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase documentation system

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not accepted; recent specialty experience is mandatory
• Local candidates accepted within the same pay structure
• Dress code: Scrubs
• Productivity expectations: 25-30 units per week including admissions
• The position is due to increased census from a hospice closure in the area

Notes

• Mileage reimbursement follows IRS standard rate for travel between patient homes; commute to/from first and last patient is not billable
• Some positions may follow a Baylor shift schedule (4x10s, Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8 schedules
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary and should be discussed during the interview process