Hospice Registered Nurse

Eden Health•Longview, WA

About The Position

The Hospice Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing services according to each patient’s plan of care. Caseloads generally range from approximately 12 to 18 patients and vary based on patient and family needs, geography, and whether care is provided at home or in a facility. The RN demonstrates clinical competency in pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy and device care, wound care, and aseptic technique, and uses critical thinking and clinical judgment when caring for patients and families facing terminal illness. The RN addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and their families or caregivers. As the patient’s case manager, the RN coordinates and evaluates the plan of care from admission through discharge, maintains continuity with other health professionals, communicates with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director about changes in condition, and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team on bereavement. The RN also educates patients and families about their rights and responsibilities, makes referrals as needed, attends interdisciplinary meetings, and initiates care conferences for complex patients when needed. Eden describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company with a family-oriented culture and opportunities for personal and professional advancement. The posting lists employee benefits, career and educational support, financial benefits, and personal benefits.

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 (MVR) is checked.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Able to pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Nice To Haves

Washington and Oregon nursing licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized nursing services in accordance with the plan of care.
Manage a caseload that varies according to patient and family needs, geography, and home- or facility-based care.
Demonstrate competency in pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy and infusion device care, wound care, and aseptic technique.
Use critical thinking, analysis, and clinical judgment in caring for patients and families facing terminal illness.
Address patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
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 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 re-evaluate patients’ nursing needs and revise the plan of care as needed.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about the rights and responsibilities of hospice patients.
Keep the patient’s attending physician and Hospice Medical Director informed of changes in condition.
Manage patient care from admission through discharge and ensure resources are used equitably and beneficially to meet needs.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team on bereavement.

Benefits

Benefits available as early as 30 days after start date.
Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia products, and other offerings.
Employee Hardship Fund.
Bonus program.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Employee wellness offerings and a 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, concerts, sporting events, hotels, and resorts.
Paid sick leave and vacation time; eligible employees begin 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 employees.