Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Hospice NurseA clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who delivers individualized care and support in the home setting to terminally ill patients and their family through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation under the direction of a physician. Hospice nurses administer medication and various treatments as outlined, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, support and educate families for eventual death and participate in post-mortem care. Effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and all other health care team members, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. (Washington State Nurse Practice Act, WAC, ANA Code of Ethics).Position Reports To: Nurse Clinical Supervisor - RNEssential FunctionsPerform related assignments as requested in order to promote positive visitor, family, and co-worker relations.Coordinates and provides high quality patient care in a caring and compassionate manor, utilizing the nursing process and unit specific standards of practice.Accurately collects patient information needed to provide safe, high quality care. Completes holistic ongoing assessments of patient's status and responds appropriately.Develops, implements and continually reassesses patient's individualized plan of care.Provides nursing care for patients including administration of medications, completion of nursing procedures and/or treatments.Determines and completes appropriate nursing actions to meet care goals; including the physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of the patient.Teaches patient/family and/or significant others appropriate health information in a timely manner and shares written informational material.Continual evaluation of discharge plan for appropriateness, educational needs, and changes as needed.Documents care provided, assessments, plan of care, interventions and responses accurately in the patient's medical record.Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise and professional manner.Actively maintains current knowledge base of workflows, process and evidence-based procedures.Delegates appropriately and oversees care provided by non-licensed assistive personnel.Participates in performance evaluation/improvement processes with Director/Clinical Manager. Assumes responsibility for own professional development and personal growth.Consistently functions within the guidelines of the Washington Nurse Practice Act, unit specific standards of practice, and keeps current with the legal aspects of nursing.Communicates and collaborates with members of the healthcare team including physicians, patients and families to facilitate effective patient care and treatment.Maintains a clean and safe environment for patient and staff according to hospital and unit policies.Actively participates in quality improvement programs.Adheres to Confluence Health policies and unit standards as applicable.Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.Performs other duties as assigned.Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.Qualifications Required:Current licensure in the state of Washington (RCW 18.88) or licensure through Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499).Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (within 90 days of hire).Current, valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle with the minimum coverage by law.Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.Desired :Bachelor's Degree (BSN).Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:Walking - CSitting/Standing - FReaching: Shoulder Height - FReaching: Above shoulder height - OReaching: Below shoulder height - FClimbing - OPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - FPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - FPulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - OLifting: 25 pounds or less - FLifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - FLifting: Over 50 pounds - OCarrying: 25 pounds or less - FCarrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - OCarrying: Over 50 pounds - OCrawling/Kneeling - OBending/Stooping/Crouching - FTwisting/Turning - FRepetitive Movement - OWorking Conditions:Work is performed primarily in the patient's home environment or a facility. May also work from the office as needed. Involves continuous contact with patients. Interaction is constant with frequent interruptions. Contact involves dealing with ill people. Driving in all seasons of weather.Job Classification:FLSA: Non-ExemptHourly/Salary: HourlyPhysical Exposures For This Position:Unprotected Heights - NoHeat - NoCold - NoMechanical Hazards - YesHazardous Substances - YesBlood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - YesLighting - YesNoise - YesIonizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – YesInfectious Diseases - Yes