Hospice On-call Registered Nurse

Eden Health • Longview, WA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Eden Health is a rapidly growing, 100% Employee Owned company that is a Certified Great Place to Work for 7 consecutive years. We bring Connected Care Home through our Core Values of Empathy, Dedication and Integrity. We are looking for a Hospice On-call Registered Nurse to join our team. This role involves providing substantial and specialized nursing skill in accordance with the plan of care for patients facing terminal illness. The caseload will vary from approximately 12-18 patients. The nurse will demonstrate competency in various skills including pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, wound care, and aseptic technique. Critical thinking, analysis, and clinical judgment are essential in addressing the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family. The role includes making referrals, coordinating the Plan of Care, attending interdisciplinary meetings, and educating patients and families. The Hospice Registered Nurse acts as a Case Manager, ensuring resources are utilized effectively and managing patient care from admission through discharge, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team on bereavement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
• Licensed in WA and OR
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in an acute-care setting within the last 24 months
• One year Home Health care experience within the last 24 months
• One year community health or public health experience within the last 24 months
• One year Hospice experience within the last 24 months

Responsibilities

• Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of care.
• Caseloads will vary from approximately 12-18 patients, depending on issues such as complexity of patient/family needs, geography, and home-based versus facility-based patients;
• Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency, including, but not limited to pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care, wound care and aseptic technique;
• Demonstrates critical thinking, analysis and clinical judgment in the care of patients and families facing terminal illness;
• Addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregiver;
• Makes referrals to other disciplines as needed;
• Coordinates the total Plan of Care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients;
• Attends all interdisciplinary group meetings;
• Initiates patient care conferences for complex patients whenever needed;
• Includes the patient/family in implementation of the patient care plan;
• Evaluates and routinely re-evaluates the nursing needs of the patient, and makes necessary revisions to the patient's Plan of Care as needed;
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver on their rights and responsibilities as a Hospice patient;
• Communicates with the patient's Attending Physician and the Hospice Medical Director keeping them informed of changes in condition;
• The Hospice Registered Nurse is a Case Manager of the patient's care and ensures that resources are utilized in an equitable and beneficial manner to meet needs;
• The RN Case Manager manages the patient's care from admission through discharge and coordinates with interdisciplinary team on bereavement.

Benefits

• Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start date
• Employee Discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia and so much more!
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Bonuses Program
• Employee Stock Program (ESOP)
• Employee Wellness. Family first culture
• Paid Time Off for a Personal Day of your choosing
• Financial Planning through Unum
• Free Counseling Sessions through Unum
• Training and educational Assistance
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online and in-person education
• Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
• Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.)
• 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 – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
• Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree