RN Home Health

EvergreenHealth•Redmond, WA

About The Position

The RN Home Health nurse is responsible for providing total direct nursing care to patients within established standards of care and applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role assesses patients’ comprehensive nursing needs, initiates start of care through the established admission process, and continually plans, implements, and evaluates care in partnership with patients and their families or significant others. The nurse collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and carry out plans of care, coordinates patient and family education, documents and communicates changes in patient condition and other relevant information in a timely manner, and acts as a patient advocate. The position also supports colleagues as needed, promotes positive relationships with patients, families, the organization, and the community, and practices within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. EvergreenHealth describes its home health teams as interdisciplinary and emphasizes flexible schedules, territory options, experienced preceptor training, professional development, low staff-to-patient ratios, and an inclusive, safety-focused work culture.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program; a diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
Proof of a Washington State driver's license and car insurance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care.
Assess the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients, including home health patients.
Coordinate patient and family or significant-other education.
Initiate patient start of care through the established admission process.
Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, incorporating the patient and family or significant other into the process.
Work with physician partners and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family or significant-other plans of care.
Communicate relevant information, including patient information, safety issues, equipment problems, and quality issues, to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
Communicate and document changes in patient condition promptly to team members, the DPOA, and the physician.
Deliver nursing care according to established standards of care and applicable guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Function as a patient advocate.
Assist other staff in completing their duties when time permits.
Recognize when assistance is needed to effectively execute the nursing process.
Promote positive public relations among patients, family members, the hospital, and the community.
Practice within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.