RN Hospice Home Care

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

12h

About The Position

EvergreenHealth Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to hospice patients in home care, within established standards of care and applicable hospice, hospital, and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. The nurse assesses the comprehensive needs of an assigned group of patients, including home health patients, and works with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement plans of care. The position is part-time, with evening hours and a 28-hour work week, serving the Kirkland, Washington area. EvergreenHealth Hospice emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, continuous improvement in clinical quality, lower caseloads and/or visit assignments compared with other local hospice agencies, and time for staff to provide patient care. The organization offers flexible schedules and territories, experienced preceptors, and professional development support. The role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association; union membership is optional.

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care.
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, incorporating the patient and family/significant other into the process.
Participate with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members in developing and implementing patient and family/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 in accordance with established standards 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 appropriate 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.