RN Hospice Home Care (.7 FTE)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

37d•$48 - $87

About The Position

EvergreenHealth Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to hospice patients in home care. The role is responsible for the total direct nursing care of assigned patients, following established standards of care and hospice, hospital, and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. The position is part of an interdisciplinary team that collaborates to manage symptoms and address the needs of patients and families. EvergreenHealth highlights lower caseloads and/or visit assignments compared with other local hospice agencies, flexible schedules and territories, experienced preceptor training, and opportunities for professional development.

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.
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.
Collaborate 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 promptly to team members, the DPOA, and the physician.
Deliver nursing care within 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 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.