RN Home Health

EvergreenHealth•Seattle, WA

5d•$50 - $91

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is hiring an RN Home Health nurse to provide direct nursing care to home health patients in the Pacific Northwest. The nurse assesses patient needs, initiates admissions and start-of-care processes, coordinates education for patients and families, and plans, implements, and evaluates care in partnership with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members. The role involves communicating and documenting changes in patient condition and other relevant issues, advocating for patients, and practicing within Washington State Registered Nurse Practice Act and established care standards and policies. The position is part of an interdisciplinary team and offers flexible scheduling, a choice of service territories, experienced preceptor training, professional development, and low staff-to-patient ratios. The role requires a Washington State RN license, current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by the date of hire, and proof of a Washington State driver’s license and car insurance.

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.
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 the patient and family or significant-other plan 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 in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Act as a patient advocate.
Assist other staff with their duties when time permits.
Recognize when assistance is needed to effectively carry out 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.