RN Hospice Home Care

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

About The Position

Responsible for the total direct nursing care of patients in accordance with established standards of care and hospice, hospital, and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. EvergreenHealth Hospice provides interdisciplinary care focused on symptom management, quality of life, and the needs of patients and families. The organization emphasizes continuous improvement in clinical quality, lower caseloads and/or visit assignments compared with other local hospice agencies, and staff participation in process improvement. The position works with an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants, spiritual care staff, pharmacists, and trained volunteers. Nurses provide direct patient care, coordinate care and education with patients and families, and collaborate with physician partners and other team members to develop and implement plans of care. EvergreenHealth offers flexible schedules and territories, experienced preceptors, and professional development support. This 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 and 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 within established standards of care 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 between patients, family members, the hospital, and the community.
Practice within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.