Travel Nurse RN - Hospice
Albany, OR
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

The hospice team supports patients and their families during the final stages of illness. Our services are provided in various settings, including patients' homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and adult foster homes. The primary services offered include:

• Intermittent skilled nursing visits, with access to 24-hour on-call nursing services
• Pain and symptom management
• Medical social services
• Counseling and spiritual support
• Support from hospice aides and trained volunteers
• Bereavement support

Medications and equipment will be provided as appropriate for patient needs.

Responsibilities

This role involves utilizing your personal automobile to travel for work assignments at multiple points of care. Coverage may be required during holidays, and some weekend work may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon RN Licensure is required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS certification is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Previous home health or hospice experience is preferred, along with case management experience.
• Broad-based nursing experience is beneficial for the specialized skills needed in hospice nursing.

Applicants must be able to maintain their vehicle in good working order and have a valid driver's license and auto liability/property damage insurance as required by law.