LPN-Hospice Home Care

EvergreenHealth • Seattle, WA

12d • $32 - $51

About The Position

Provides nursing services to patients in their homes under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and according to a physician-ordered plan of treatment. The role is part of EvergreenHealth Hospice, an interdisciplinary care team focused on symptom management, patient and family needs, clinical quality, and exceptional care. The position provides direct home-based patient care and helps coordinate education and care planning with patients, families, physicians, and other team members.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Washington State.
• Current Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurability.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to communicate clinical and educational knowledge to students, staff, patients, families, and caregivers.
• Skills to complete the nursing competency assessment checklist.
• Knowledge of new trends and techniques in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the patient’s home.
• Coordinate patient and family/significant other education.
• Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, involving the patient and family/significant other in the process.
• Participate with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members in developing and implementing the patient and family/significant other plan of care.
• Communicate relevant information, including patient information, safety issues, equipment problems, and quality issues, promptly to the immediate supervisor and/or RN case manager.
• Communicate and document changes in patient condition promptly to the charge nurse/supervisor, RN case manager, and/or physician.
• Deliver nursing care in accordance with established standards of care and hospital and unit guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for candidates new to EvergreenHealth.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• On-demand virtual health care.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a)) with employer contribution.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation.
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance.
• Voluntary identity theft protection.
• Voluntary legal insurance.
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program.
• Free parking.
• Commuter benefits.
• Flexible schedules.
• Paid continuing education units.
• Professional development and career advancement pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed