Hospice RN - Hospice
About The Position
This float RN provides holistic care to terminally ill pediatric or adult patients and their families. The RN Nurse 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 RN helps anticipate changes in patient condition, avoid crises, promote patient and family choice, ensure continuity of care, and enhance the quality of life of dying patients. The position follows a 7-day-on/7-day-off schedule from noon to 10 p.m. Shift schedules and caseloads may vary according to position assignment.
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 positions in the Pediatric Programs.
- Prior hospice, homecare, long-term care, medical/surgical, and/or oncology experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess the needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
- Plan, coordinate, implement, and revise the Plan of Care as needed.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice group to anticipate changes in patient condition and avoid crises.
- Promote patient and family choice, ensure continuity of care, and enhance the quality of life of dying patients.
Benefits
- Best-in-class 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
