Hospice RN
About The Position
The RN Nurse Clinician provides holistic care to terminally ill pediatric or adult patients and their families. The clinician assesses patient needs and plans, coordinates, implements, and revises the Plan of Care as needed. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary hospice group (IDG), the clinician anticipates changes in patients’ conditions, helps avoid crises, promotes patient and family choice, ensures continuity of care, and enhances the quality of life of dying patients. Shift, schedule, and caseload may vary according to position assignment. The role is with SCS Hospice and supports Providence’s patient-focused, whole-person care approach, built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing, bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or equivalent education/experience.
- Washington Registered Nurse License upon hire.
- Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of nursing experience.
- Some pediatric nursing experience is required for a position in the Pediatric Programs.
- Prior hospice, homecare, long-term care, medical/surgical, and/or oncology experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess the needs of terminally ill pediatric or adult patients and their families.
- Plan, coordinate, implement, and revise the Plan of Care as needed.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice group (IDG).
- Anticipate changes in patients’ conditions and help avoid crises.
- Promote patient and family choice and ensure continuity of care.
- Enhance the quality of life of dying patients.
Benefits
- Benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
