Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

Eden Health•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

Provides nursing services requiring substantial and specialized skill in accordance with the plan of care. Caseloads typically range from approximately 12 to 18 patients, depending on patient and family needs, geography, and whether care is home-based or facility-based. The nurse manages patient care from admission through discharge as a case manager, coordinating resources and care with the interdisciplinary team, including bereavement coordination. The role supports patients and families facing terminal illness by addressing physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs; assessing and reassessing nursing needs; coordinating and revising plans of care; and communicating with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director about changes in condition. The nurse also includes patients and families in care planning, educates them about hospice rights and responsibilities, and participates in interdisciplinary meetings and care conferences.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
One year of hospice experience within the last 24 months.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Proof of automobile insurance; motor vehicle record will be checked.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill in accordance with the plan of care.
Manage a caseload of approximately 12–18 patients, depending on complexity, geography, and care setting.
Demonstrate competency in pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy and device care, wound care, and aseptic technique.
Apply critical thinking, analysis, and clinical judgment when caring for patients and families facing terminal illness.
Address the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and their families or caregivers.
Refer patients to other disciplines as needed.
Coordinate the total plan of care and maintain continuity by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients.
Attend all interdisciplinary group meetings.
Initiate patient care conferences for complex patients when needed.
Include patients and families in implementing the patient care plan.
Evaluate and routinely reevaluate nursing needs and revise the plan of care as necessary.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about their rights and responsibilities as hospice patients.
Communicate changes in patient condition to the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director.
Manage patient care from admission through discharge and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team on bereavement.
Ensure resources are used equitably and beneficially to meet patient needs.

Benefits

Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, and other offerings.
Employee hardship fund.
Bonuses program.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Employee wellness and family-first culture.
Paid time off for a personal day of the employee's choosing.
Financial planning through Unum.
Free counseling sessions through Unum.
Training and educational assistance.
Career advancement opportunities.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Life, accident, and disability insurance.
Paid holidays.
Paid continuing education credits, with online and in-person education.
Discounts with AT&T Wireless and National and Enterprise car rentals.
Discounted tickets to events, attractions, hotels, and resorts.
Paid sick leave and vacation time, accruing from the first day of employment for eligible employees.
Identity theft protection.
Employee Assistance Program.
Floating personal holiday.
Dental, medical, and vision coverage available for full-time employees.