Hospice Registered Nurse (Pierce County) - 232BHR

Envision Healthcare at Home was established in 2005 by six healthcare professionals who wanted to make a difference in their community.

We are currently looking for a caring and hardworking Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing team. This person will provide care to patients in various residential settings in the Pierce County, WA area including homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The RN in this role will assist the RN Case Manager with visits. This person will provide nursing care to the terminally ill Hospice patients as needed and provide education, assistance, and understanding to the family in the home care situation and in time of bereavement.

For any questions feel free to contact Lyle Allen, Envision Recruiter for more information at Lyle.Allen@envhh.com or at 801-850-1273 (call or text).

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

• Medical/Dental/Vision                          
• 401(k) Matching
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability                           
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance                                       
• Pet Insurance
• PTO

We also offer mileage reimbursement, scrub allowance, and competitive salaries based on experience. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
• Provides dietary counseling, as well as Hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
• Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
• Observes signs and symptoms and report to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
• Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
• Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings and Team Conferences.
• Maintains records as required by Hospice and follows the policies and procedures of Hospice.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
• Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
• Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
• Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF, or MR.
• Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in Washington state and must have up-to-date CPR certification.
• Ability to work independently, and make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crises outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.
• Completes Hospice training program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
• Active patient contact within the past three years is preferred.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.