LPN-Hospice Home Care

EvergreenHealth•Seattle, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

EvergreenHealth Hospice is seeking an LPN to provide nursing services to patients in their homes under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, following a physician-ordered plan of treatment. The role is part of an interdisciplinary team focused on symptom management, quality of life, and the varied needs of patients and families. EvergreenHealth highlights lower caseloads and visit assignments compared with other local hospice agencies, flexible schedules, and territory assignments intended to keep staff near their homes or preferred communities. The position includes direct home-based patient care, education for patients and families, ongoing care planning and evaluation, and coordination with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. The LPN communicates and documents patient-condition changes and other relevant information, and delivers care according to applicable standards, policies, and procedures. The posted wage range is $31.79–$50.85 per hour. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available to candidates new to EvergreenHealth. Actual offers are based on relevant experience, education, and internal equity; some positions may also have additional premiums based on shift, certifications, or degrees.

Requirements

Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Washington.
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 within established standards of care and hospital and unit guidelines, policies, and procedures.