RN Hospice Home Care

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

About The Position

EvergreenHealth Hospice provides interdisciplinary, patient- and family-centered care focused on symptom management, quality of life, and continuous improvement in clinical quality. The RN 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 role includes coordinating care with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members, while supporting patient advocacy and effective communication. EvergreenHealth highlights lower caseloads and visit assignments compared with other hospice agencies in the area, flexible schedules and territories, experienced preceptors, 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 the State of Washington.
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 to develop and implement the patient and family/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 in accordance with established standards of care 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 execute the nursing process.
Promote good public relations between patients, family members, the hospital, and the community.
Practice within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.