RN Hospice Home Care

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

23d•$50 - $91

About The Position

Responsible for the total direct nursing care of patients within established standards of care and applicable hospice, hospital, and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. The RN provides direct care to an assigned group of patients, including home health patients, and coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members. EvergreenHealth Hospice emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement in clinical quality, and time for exceptional patient care. Its interdisciplinary teams include physicians, nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants, spiritual care providers, pharmacists, and trained volunteers. The role is supported by Epic technology, experienced preceptors, professional development opportunities, and flexible schedules and territories. The position 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 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 according to established standards and hospice, hospital, and unit guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Act as a patient advocate.
Assist other staff in completing their duties when time permits.
Recognize when appropriate 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.