On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse

Eden Health • Bellevue, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will provide in-home services to our patients. This is a 7 days on 7 days off schedule.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) 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 (MVR checked)
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance

Responsibilities

• Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of care.
• Caseloads will vary from approximately 12-18 patients, depending on issues such as complexity of patient/family needs, geography, and home-based versus facility-based patients.
• Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency, including, but not limited to pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care, wound care and aseptic technique.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, analysis and clinical judgment in the care of patients and families facing terminal illness.
• Addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
• Makes referrals to other disciplines as needed.
• Coordinates the total Plan of Care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients.
• Attends all interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Initiates patient care conferences for complex patients whenever needed.
• Includes the patient/family in implementation of the patient care plan.
• Evaluates and routinely re-evaluates the nursing needs of the patient, and makes necessary revisions to the patient's Plan of Care as needed.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver on their rights and responsibilities as a Hospice patient.
• Communicates with the patient's Attending Physician and the Hospice Medical Director keeping them informed of changes in condition.
• The Hospice Registered Nurse is a Case Manager of the patient's care and ensures that resources are utilized in an equitable and beneficial manner to meet needs.
• The RN Case Manager manages the patient's care from admission through discharge and coordinates with interdisciplinary team on bereavement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree