Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

Eden Health•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill in accordance with the plan of care. Caseloads typically vary from approximately 12–18 patients, depending on the complexity of patient and family needs, geography, and whether patients are home-based or facility-based. The nurse demonstrates competency in required agency skills, including pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy and device care, wound care, and aseptic technique. The RN uses critical thinking, analysis, and clinical judgment to care for patients and families facing terminal illness, addressing physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. The nurse manages patient care from admission through discharge, coordinates the total plan of care, maintains continuity with other health professionals, and works with the interdisciplinary team on bereavement.

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; MVR check required.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Must 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.
Demonstrate competency in agency-required skills, including pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy and device care, wound care, and aseptic technique.
Apply critical thinking, analysis, and clinical judgment in caring for patients and families facing terminal illness.
Address the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family or caregiver.
Make referrals 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 whenever needed.
Include the patient and family in implementing the patient care plan.
Evaluate and routinely reevaluate patients' nursing needs and revise the plan of care as needed.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about their rights and responsibilities as Hospice patients.
Communicate with the patient's Attending Physician and the Hospice Medical Director, keeping them informed of changes in condition.
Manage patient care from admission through discharge as the RN Case Manager.
Ensure resources are used equitably and beneficially to meet patient needs.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team on bereavement.

Benefits

Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start date.
Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia, and other offerings.
Employee Hardship Fund.
Bonuses program.
Employee Stock Program (ESOP).
Employee wellness offerings.
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 available.
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; eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment.
Identity Theft Protection.
Employee Assistance Program.
Floating personal holiday.
Dental, medical, and vision coverage available for full-time status.