RN Hospice Home Care
Company: EvergreenHealth
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Wage Range: $37.74 - $69.60 per hour Sign-On Bonus: Up to
$15,000 for those new to EvergreenHealth Who We Are AwardedEmployer
of the Year2022from theHospice and Palliative Nurses Association
(HPNA)EvergreenHealth Hospice is proud to provide the highest
quality of life possible for our patients. Collaboration is key to
the best possible patient experience and our interdisciplinary
teams are adept at balancing symptom management and all the varied
needs of a family anticipating the loss of a loved one.To learn
more and hear from our staff click here: A core element of
EvergreenHealth Hospice is our goal of continuous improvement in
clinical quality, and we actively encourage staff participation in
process improvement projects and, most importantly, allow our staff
the time to provide exceptional care for our patients. As a nurse,
this means a lower caseload and/or visit assignment compared to
other hospice agencies in our area. Our Team As an
interdisciplinary team we work together to enrich the health and
wellbeing of every life we touch. Our care teams are composed of
the following:
Physicians-The patients Attending
Physician continues to provide oversight of care and Hospice
Physicians consult with hospice staff and the attending
physician.Nurses (RN or LPN)Social WorkersCertified Nursing
Assistants (Home Health Aides)Spiritual Care
(Chaplains)PharmacistsTrained Volunteers- offer companionship for
patients and respite for families Why Join Our Team? As an employee
of EvergreenHealth we believe in helping our staff by:
Innovative Technologies.Our teams are
excited to utilize Epic as a tool that will help to streamline and
optimize our clinical, administrative, and revenue cycle
workflows.Creating a flexible and customized career by offering
flexible schedules and territories.We offer part time and full-time
schedules coupled witha variety of territories to work/serve. We do
our best to keep you in the territory that is the closest to your
home or desired communityRetention-Our employees have been part of
our team for an average of 7.71 yearsone of the longest average
retention rates in the industry.Low staff to patient ratiosone of
the lowest in Washington State.Training:Our new staff will feel
confident knowing they have learned from experienced preceptors
within their area of specialty.Providing Professional Developmentas
supported through ourTuition Assistanceprogram, paid CEUs, in
addition to career advancement through leadership
pathways.Commitment to building an inclusive and diverse
workforce:Our staffa deep commitment to providing exceptional care
and service for each one of our patients, and one another.A Culture
of Safety:We are proud to be recognized by with an "A" grade for
patient safety, along with our recognition as a Top General
Hospital for quality and safety - the only hospital in Washington
state.Job Summary: Responsible for the total direct nursing care of
all patients within established standards of care, hospice,
hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. Primary
Duties:Provides direct patient care.Assesses the comprehensive
nursing needs of an assigned group of patients (including, but not
limited to home health patients)Coordinates the patient and
family/significant other education process.Initiates patient start
of care through established admission process.Continuously plans,
implements, and evaluates patient care, incorporating patient and
family/significant other into the process.Participates with
physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members to
develop and implement patient and family/significant other plan of
care.Effectively communicates all relevant information (e.g.,
patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment,
quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in timely
way.Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a
timely basis, to team members, DPOA, and physician.Delivers nursing
care within established standards of care, hospice, hospital and
unit guidelines, policies, and procedures.Functions as a patient
advocate.Assists other staff in completion of their duties when
time permits.Recognizes situations when appropriate assistance is
needed to effectively execute the nursing process.Promotes good
public relations between patient, family members, hospital, and
community.Practices within the scope of the Registered Nurse
Practice Act.License, Certification, Education or
Experience:REQUIRED for the position:
Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN) required
within 5 years of employment if applicableLicensed as a Registered
Nurse in the State of WashingtonCurrent Healthcare Provider BLS
certification by date of hireCurrent Washington State Driver's
license and proof of insurability Benefit Information: Choices that
care for you and your familyAt EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our
employees commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud
to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are
comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and
their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial
well-being.
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer
contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits View a summary of our total rewards available
to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link
below. EvergreenHealth is committed to providing the highest
quality of care to our patients. The literature shows that having a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) contributes significantly to
the quality of care. Toward that end, this position requires a BSN
or a commitment to begin a BSN program within three years and
obtain a BSN within five years of employment. Please note this BSN
requirement does not apply to those with an RN license for twenty
or more years or current EvergreenHealth RNs hired prior to April
1, 2014. This position is covered by a collective bargaining
agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses
Association (WSNA). Union membership is optional.NUR321
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