RN Home Health

EvergreenHealth•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

The RN Home Health nurse is responsible for the total direct nursing care of assigned patients within established standards of care and applicable hospice, hospital, and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role includes assessing patients’ comprehensive nursing needs, coordinating education for patients and their families or significant others, and initiating starts of care through the established admission process. The nurse continuously plans, implements, and evaluates care while involving the patient and family or significant other in the process. The RN collaborates with physician partners and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement plans of care, communicates and documents changes in patient condition and other relevant information in a timely manner, and delivers care within established standards and guidelines. The nurse acts as a patient advocate, supports other staff when time permits, seeks assistance when needed, and promotes positive relationships among patients, families, the organization, and the community. The position practices within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. EvergreenHealth describes its Home Health service as an interdisciplinary program serving patients and families in the Pacific Northwest. The organization highlights flexible schedules and territories, experienced preceptors, low staff-to-patient ratios, Epic technology, professional development, and an inclusive, safety-focused culture. The posted wage range is $50.14–$90.60 per hour, with a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for candidates new to EvergreenHealth. Compensation depends on relevant experience, education, and internal equity; some positions may offer additional premiums.

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 the 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 and assess the comprehensive nursing needs of assigned patients, including home health patients.
Coordinate patient and family or significant-other education.
Initiate patient starts 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 in a timely manner to team members, the DPOA, and the physician.
Deliver nursing care within established standards of care and applicable hospice, hospital, and unit 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 good public relations among patients, family members, the hospital, and the community.
Practice within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.