RN Hospice Home Care

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Hospice Home Care nurse is responsible for the total direct nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and hospice, hospital, and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. The position provides care in the home and works collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to manage symptoms and address patient and family needs. The role includes a 40-hour full-time schedule with day/evening hours in Kirkland, Washington. EvergreenHealth Hospice emphasizes quality care, continuous improvement, lower caseloads or visit assignments compared with other local hospice agencies, and participation in process-improvement projects. The interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants or home health aides, chaplains, pharmacists, and trained volunteers. Staff use Epic and receive specialty preceptor training. The organization describes flexible schedules and territories, professional development, and an inclusive, safety-focused workplace.

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 the date of hire.
Current Washington State driver's license and proof of insurability.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and assess the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients, including home health patients.
Coordinate education for patients and their families or significant others.
Initiate patient start of care through the established admission process.
Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, involving the patient and family or significant others in the process.
Work with physician partners and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement the patient and family or significant other's 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 and applicable hospice, hospital, and unit guidelines, policies, and procedures.
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 positive relations among patients, family members, the hospital, and the community.
Practice within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.