Hospice RN
Company: ClearPath Healthcare
Location: Redmond
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $47.00-$56.00/hour Are
you looking for a career that allows you to make a difference and
be a part of a work family? Be a part of "our family caring for
yours" hospice care! We pride ourselves in compassionate care,
teamwork, and excellence. Come join this incredible mission and
build relationships with amazing people - while making an impact in
your community! JOB TITLE: Hospice Registered Nurse RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director of Clinical Services POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction
of the Medical Director and the interdisciplinary team (IDT), the
Nurse is responsible for identifying and coordinating
patient/family Hospice care needs, providing preventative and
supportive care to terminally ill patients and their loved ones.
The Nurse utilizes teaching, assessment, observation, and
intervention skills to provide palliative care and maximize quality
of life for the patient and their family. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Complete the initial assessment of care needs for the patient and
family, including physical, emotional, and mental status. Assesses,
when indicated, cultural, religious, motivational, physical,
cognitive, language, or emotional challenges to the provision of
care, and plans for appropriate accommodation. Provide education to
patients and loved ones consistent with their learning needs,
abilities, and readiness related to the patients health care needs,
plan of care, and familys coping styles and abilities. Participate
in the admission process, including meeting patients and loved
ones, providing hospice benefit information, explaining and
obtaining signed consents, and assessing patient/family needs.
Coordinate staff and community services as needed. Follow through
and modify the initial care plan as patient/family needs change,
under the direction of the IDT. Attend and participate in patient
care conferences, staff support meetings, and staff meetings.
Maintain availability for on-call visits to assist and support
patient/caregiver through physical and/or emotional crises, 24/7 on
a rotating basis (one night per week and one weekend per month).
Offer optimal symptom management, emotional support, and
energy-saving techniques to patients and caregivers. Support
caregivers to keep the patient at home or in the home setting as
long as desired. Delegate tasks, conduct regular on-site
evaluations, and supervise Hospice Aides. Review documentation and
care plans. Complete annual competency checklists and evaluate
tasks monthly. Communicate with physicians, Director of Clinical
Services, and IDT concerning patient care and document
communication in the patient record or care plan. Maintain current
patient records, ensuring problems, actions, and goals are accurate
and clearly stated. Perform nursing skills according to standards
accepted within the State of Oregon. Demonstrates familiarity with
Hospice policies, state and federal regulations, and standards for
performance improvements and competencies. Attend
conferences/seminars offered by Hospice of Redmond to enhance
competency and skill. Attend required in-service education. Request
referrals to other disciplines as needed to enhance team effort and
quality of care. Update volunteers as needed with patient condition
or delegate this to the Volunteer Coordinator. Coordinate transfer
and/or discharge of patient under the direction of IDT/Director of
Clinical Services, ensuring continuity of care. Demonstrate respect
for and promote the dignity of patients in all interactions.
Maintain confidentiality. QUALIFICATIONS: Current Oregon licensure
as a Registered Nurse. At least two years of experience as a staff
nurse in an acute care setting, Home Health Agency, or Hospice.
Reliable automobile, current liability insurance, and Oregon
drivers license. Satisfactory results from a background check and
drug screen. WORKING CONDITIONS/PERSONAL DEMANDS: Ability to
function effectively in high-stress and crisis situations. Ability
to manage multiple priorities and work as a team participant.
Ability to assess and respond to the needs of a patient and their
loved ones in any setting. Demonstrate self-management skills
related to personal loss issues to be an effective participant in
the Hospice setting. Demonstrate computer literacy to accurately
document patient visits as necessary. OSHA CATEGORY: Category I:
Tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or
tissues. ClearPath Healthcare is a drug free workplace. ClearPath
Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws.
Keywords: ClearPath Healthcare, Bend , Hospice RN, Healthcare , Redmond, Oregon
