RN Hospice Home Care
Company: EvergreenHealth
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Wage Range: $42.19-$77.81 per hourSign-On Bonus: Up to
$10,000for those new to EvergreenHealthPosted wage ranges represent
the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than
one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest
level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also
offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or
degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of
relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.Who We
AreAwardedEmployer 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:Join EvergreenHealth Hospice & Home CareA 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 TeamAs 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 Workers
- Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides)
- Spiritual Care (Chaplains)
- Pharmacists
- Trained Volunteers- offer companionship for patients and
respite for familiesWhy 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 community
- Retention-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 byThe
Leapfrog Groupwith 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 applicable
- 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
insurabilityBenefit 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 benefitsView a summary of our total rewards available
to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link
below.2024 Benefits GuideEvergreenHealth 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 thisBSN requirement does not apply to those
with an RN license for twenty or more yearsor 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).
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