RN Home Health

EvergreenHealth•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the total direct nursing care of patients in home health settings, following established standards of care and applicable hospice, hospital, and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. This is a driving position serving patients in Central/South Seattle. The role provides direct patient care, manages the nursing process, and works with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to plan and deliver care.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program; a diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.
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 and assess the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients, including home health patients.
Coordinate patient and family/significant other education.
Initiate patient start of care through the established admission process.
Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, involving the patient and family/significant other in the process.
Partner with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plans of care.
Communicate relevant 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 in accordance with established standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Act 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 relations among patients, family members, the hospital, and the community.
Practice within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.