RN Hospice

Peace Health • Ketchikan, AK

163d • $42 - $68

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Hospice for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $42.77 - $68.68. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Requirements

• Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year Required: Home health or hospice/end of life nursing experience.
• Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice.
• Required Upon Hire: Drivers License and proof of auto insurance.
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Preferred: Hospice experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluation of patient/home and apply admission criteria to determine if patient is safe candidate for home health/hospice services.
• Provide skilled nursing care to patients and skilled education/instruction to patients and caregivers according to the home health/hospice plan of treatment.
• Perform physical assessments, develop, coordinate, modify and manage written individualized plan of care, as ordered by the primary physician, to meet patient's long and short-term medical goals and appropriate/timely home hospice outcomes.
• Develop and clinically manage the Home Health Aide's care plan according to the patient's evolving personal care needs.
• Coordinate care, collaborate and communicate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure appropriate and smooth flow of care/services through the care continuum.
• Perform discharge planning appropriately towards patient specific goals/outcomes and evaluate interventions and outcomes of patient care by reviewing long and short-term goals established in the plan of care.
• Provide accurate, complete and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory, quality and Agency guidelines.
• Assist with the plan and implementation of family Bereavement services for the following patient death.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions.
• Wellness benefits.
• Discount program.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees