Registered Nurse - Hospice - Full time - Salary
Alpha Home Health and Hospice
Locations: Everett, WA
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 10 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR47313
The Registered Nurse will implement and coordinate the hospice care plan, provide skilled and palliative care, and coordinate the services provided to an assigned group of patients.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs comprehensive nursing evaluations.
- Assesses for signs and symptoms of discomfort including presence of pain and takes prompt and appropriate action.
- Initiates and manages plan of care, provides appropriate nursing follow-up to all patients, and instructs caregivers in managing patient needs.
- Coordinates all services provided to patients and families, as well as appropriateness of care, to ensure quality of care and services.
- Maintains the implementation of the approved plan of care, modifies as needed, and contacts Physician, Medical Director, and Hospice Team when appropriate.
- Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling, and readily accepts new admissions and emergency assignments as requested.
- Maintains knowledge of state and federal regulations and The Joint Commission standards.
- Participates in the Quality Assurance Performance Incentive Program.
- Observes for safety hazards in the patient’s and organization’s environments and takes appropriate steps to reduce or eliminate them.
- Maintains continuing education through academic studies, seminars, and workshops.
- Attends and participates in in-services, staff meetings, and patient care conferences as required by the DPCS and Executive Director.
- Must be available for on-call shifts as required by the DPCS and Executive Director.
- Completes all documentation in an accurate and legible manner.
- Complies with hospice policies and procedures, laws and regulations, and standards of practice.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Credentials: Current RN License within WA. Bachelor's in Nursing preferred. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing desired. A current CPR Certification, Valid Driver’s License, and auto insurance.
- Minimum of one year experience as a professional nurse within the last 3 years with strong clinical assessment skills.
- All nursing functions, written and oral communication skills, sympathetic attitude, customer services/relations, ability to work with dying patients, organizational and diplomacy.
Supervises: Provides supervision of Home Health Aides, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Homemakers to ensure the best quality of care for patients.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Alpha Home Health and Hospice is a Medicare-certified, 5-Star rated agency seeking an experienced and caring full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for our Home Health supporting Skagit County.
Our Core Values are CAPLICO:
- Customer Second (Employee First!)
- Accountability
- Passion for Learning
- Love One Another
- Intelligent Risk Taking
- Celebration
- Ownership
Advantages of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) with Alpha Home Health & Hospice:
- Rewarding, comprehensive one-on-one work.
- Clinical experience and focus on a variety of medical needs and situations.
- Delivery of complex care at home.
- Autonomy for working independently that pushes critical thinking and specialized skills.
- Make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
- We have the best clinicians and office staff.
- Supportive and accessible leadership.
- We embrace and take action to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion!
- And we are fun!
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Washington Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
- Prior Home Health and/or Hospice experience is strongly preferred.
- Current BLS certification from AHA.
- Be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
- Prefer knowledge of HCHB/Point Care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $86,000.00 - $92,000.00 DOE
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