Weekend Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Eden Health•Longview, WA

About The Position

The Weekend Hospice Registered Nurse provides nursing services requiring substantial and specialized skill in accordance with each patient's plan of care. The position manages a caseload of approximately 12–18 patients, depending on factors such as the complexity of patient and family needs, geography, and whether care is home-based or facility-based. The nurse serves as case manager from admission through discharge, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team and supporting bereavement coordination. The RN addresses patients' physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs; assesses and re-evaluates nursing needs; maintains continuity of care; and communicates changes in patient condition to the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director. The nurse also educates patients and families about hospice rights and responsibilities and involves them in implementing the care plan. The position is scheduled every Saturday and Sunday. Eden describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company and highlights its family-oriented culture, employee recognition, and opportunities for personal and professional advancement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.
One year of hospice experience within the last 24 months.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Proof of automobile insurance; motor vehicle record (MVR) will be checked.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Able to pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services requiring substantial and specialized skill in accordance with the plan of care.
Manage a caseload of approximately 12–18 patients, depending on patient and family needs, geography, and home-based versus facility-based care.
Demonstrate competency in agency nursing skills, including pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy and device care, wound care, and aseptic technique.
Use critical thinking, analysis, and clinical judgment when caring for patients and families facing terminal illness.
Address the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and their families or caregivers.
Make referrals to other disciplines as needed.
Coordinate the total plan of care and maintain continuity by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients.
Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.
Initiate patient care conferences for complex patients when needed.
Include patients and families in implementation of the patient care plan.
Evaluate and routinely re-evaluate patients' nursing needs and revise their plans of care as needed.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about their rights and responsibilities as hospice patients.
Communicate with the patient's attending physician and Hospice Medical Director, keeping them informed of changes in condition.
Manage patient care from admission through discharge and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team on bereavement.
Ensure care resources are used equitably and beneficially to meet patient needs.

Benefits

Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start date.
Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia, and other offerings.
Employee Hardship Fund.
Bonuses Program.
Employee Stock Program (ESOP).
Employee wellness and a family-first culture.
Paid time off for a personal day of the employee's choosing.
Financial planning through Unum.
Free counseling sessions through Unum.
Training and educational assistance.
Career advancement opportunities.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life, accident, and disability insurance.
Paid holidays.
Paid continuing education credits, with online and in-person education available.
Discounts with AT&T Wireless and National and Enterprise car rentals.
Discounted tickets to events, hotels, and resorts.
Paid sick leave and vacation time, accruing from the first day of employment for eligible employees.
Identity Theft Protection.
Employee Assistance Program.
Floating Personal Holiday.
Dental, medical, and vision coverage available for full-time status.