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Why Work for Us
Partners In Care (PIC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the region’s largest, longest‑standing provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon. We serve Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties with a dedicated team of more than 200 employees and 200 volunteers, delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care across a 10,000‑square‑mile region. Our Hospice House in Bend is a specialty inpatient, acute care hospice facility—an oasis of comfort and peace for patients and their families. At PIC, we prioritize excellence, empathy, and collaboration and foster a culture grounded in kindness, respect, learning, and inclusion while deeply valuing the well‑being of our employees, volunteers, patients, and families. Status & Schedule
Full‑time, salaried‑exempt. Monday‑Friday. Work outside of these days/hours may be required. Location: Hospice House, Bend, Oregon. Benefits
Two medical, dental, and vision plans (insurance starts on the 1st of the month following hire date) Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) $25,000 life insurance policy 403(b) retirement savings with employer match, no vesting required Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Voluntary benefits: LegalShield, Aflac, & MASA Medical Transport Solutions Summary / Objective
Responsible for coordinating/assuring a high standard of hospice patient care consistent with each profession on the interdisciplinary team. Supports the Hospice House Manager in assuring continuous, quality, cost‑effective operations and promotes positive teamwork focused on delivering a high standard of care. Essential Functions
Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulations regarding patient care, safety, fire, security, and risk management. Provide a safe environment for patients, guests, visitors, and employees. Provide leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making in management. Facilitate communications and work effectively between facility staff, patients/families/caregivers, physicians, vendors, and other departments and professionals as appropriate. Serve as liaison with other departments to resolve problems and improve efficiency and effectiveness. Schedule RN/LPN/CNA staffing in collaboration with Hospice House Manager per ORS 441.155 and OAR 333, Division 510 regulations. Approve/schedule RN/LPN/CNA time‑off requests and arrange alternate staff coverage in response to patient acuity and unscheduled staff absences. Review timesheets and communicate staffing and scheduling concerns with the Hospice House Manager. Actively participate in staff meetings, department meetings, management meetings, in‑services, competency training, and other related activities. Evaluate the quality of care delivered by professional staff, as evidenced by clinical assessments and medical record review. Monitor documentation and implementation of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual interventions for the patient/family/caregiver. Provide leadership and formal/informal education to staff through in‑services, case conferences, and group discussions on hospice philosophy, operations, policy, and procedures, and problem‑solving. Articulate the needs of patients transferring between levels of care to staff and promote continuity of care. Provide direct patient care up to 25% of working hours. Ensure IDT notes and orders are signed in a timely manner. Assist with employee hiring decisions and serve as orientation preceptor; provide ongoing education to patient care staff. Supervise facility staff as assigned; complete timely employee evaluations. Rotate after‑hours calls for Hospice House and participate in various duties related to patient care. Actively participate in quality assurance, utilization review, and risk management activities. Facilitate patient care and quality management activities by assuring staff participation and facility representation on focus groups; follow up on surveys and grievances; perform medical record and utilization review audits. Required Skills & Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with unencumbered licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Oregon. 2 years of supervisory experience preferred. Excellent assessment, problem‑solving skills, and nursing skills per the competency checklist. Strong clinical judgment and patient triaging skills, efficient time management with minimal oversight, and communication skills with other care team members and physicians. One to two years of recent medical/surgical care experience in an institutional setting. Ability to pass a background test, drug screen, and TB test. Current Food Handler’s certification required. Valid CPR Certification. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Compassion, empathy, and dedication to patient care. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases under a wide variety of circumstances. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Physical demands include the ability to lift patients, assist with ambulation, walking, carrying, and pushing. OSHA exposure category 1 entails tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues. Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Partners In Care (PIC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the region’s largest, longest‑standing provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon. We serve Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties with a dedicated team of more than 200 employees and 200 volunteers, delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care across a 10,000‑square‑mile region. Our Hospice House in Bend is a specialty inpatient, acute care hospice facility—an oasis of comfort and peace for patients and their families. At PIC, we prioritize excellence, empathy, and collaboration and foster a culture grounded in kindness, respect, learning, and inclusion while deeply valuing the well‑being of our employees, volunteers, patients, and families. Status & Schedule
Full‑time, salaried‑exempt. Monday‑Friday. Work outside of these days/hours may be required. Location: Hospice House, Bend, Oregon. Benefits
Two medical, dental, and vision plans (insurance starts on the 1st of the month following hire date) Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) $25,000 life insurance policy 403(b) retirement savings with employer match, no vesting required Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Voluntary benefits: LegalShield, Aflac, & MASA Medical Transport Solutions Summary / Objective
Responsible for coordinating/assuring a high standard of hospice patient care consistent with each profession on the interdisciplinary team. Supports the Hospice House Manager in assuring continuous, quality, cost‑effective operations and promotes positive teamwork focused on delivering a high standard of care. Essential Functions
Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulations regarding patient care, safety, fire, security, and risk management. Provide a safe environment for patients, guests, visitors, and employees. Provide leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making in management. Facilitate communications and work effectively between facility staff, patients/families/caregivers, physicians, vendors, and other departments and professionals as appropriate. Serve as liaison with other departments to resolve problems and improve efficiency and effectiveness. Schedule RN/LPN/CNA staffing in collaboration with Hospice House Manager per ORS 441.155 and OAR 333, Division 510 regulations. Approve/schedule RN/LPN/CNA time‑off requests and arrange alternate staff coverage in response to patient acuity and unscheduled staff absences. Review timesheets and communicate staffing and scheduling concerns with the Hospice House Manager. Actively participate in staff meetings, department meetings, management meetings, in‑services, competency training, and other related activities. Evaluate the quality of care delivered by professional staff, as evidenced by clinical assessments and medical record review. Monitor documentation and implementation of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual interventions for the patient/family/caregiver. Provide leadership and formal/informal education to staff through in‑services, case conferences, and group discussions on hospice philosophy, operations, policy, and procedures, and problem‑solving. Articulate the needs of patients transferring between levels of care to staff and promote continuity of care. Provide direct patient care up to 25% of working hours. Ensure IDT notes and orders are signed in a timely manner. Assist with employee hiring decisions and serve as orientation preceptor; provide ongoing education to patient care staff. Supervise facility staff as assigned; complete timely employee evaluations. Rotate after‑hours calls for Hospice House and participate in various duties related to patient care. Actively participate in quality assurance, utilization review, and risk management activities. Facilitate patient care and quality management activities by assuring staff participation and facility representation on focus groups; follow up on surveys and grievances; perform medical record and utilization review audits. Required Skills & Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with unencumbered licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Oregon. 2 years of supervisory experience preferred. Excellent assessment, problem‑solving skills, and nursing skills per the competency checklist. Strong clinical judgment and patient triaging skills, efficient time management with minimal oversight, and communication skills with other care team members and physicians. One to two years of recent medical/surgical care experience in an institutional setting. Ability to pass a background test, drug screen, and TB test. Current Food Handler’s certification required. Valid CPR Certification. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Compassion, empathy, and dedication to patient care. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases under a wide variety of circumstances. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Physical demands include the ability to lift patients, assist with ambulation, walking, carrying, and pushing. OSHA exposure category 1 entails tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues. Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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