RN Hospice Home Care

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Hospice Home Care nurse is responsible for the total direct nursing care of assigned patients within established standards of care and applicable hospice, hospital, and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role provides care in the home and supports patients and their families through hospice care, emphasizing symptom management, collaboration, and quality of life. The nurse assesses comprehensive nursing needs, initiates care through the admission process, and continuously plans, implements, and evaluates care with patients and families. The nurse collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement plans of care, provides education, documents and communicates changes in patient condition, advocates for patients, and practices within the scope of the Washington State Registered Nurse Practice Act. This is a part-time, day position based in Kirkland, Washington, scheduled for 32 hours per week. The posted wage range is $48.21–$87.11 per hour. Candidates new to EvergreenHealth may be eligible for a bonus of up to $8,000. 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 the State of Washington.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
Current Washington State driver’s license.
Proof of insurability.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care.
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, 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 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 in accordance with established standards of care and 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.