Compassionate Hospice Admission RN - Home Care Leader

Continuum Care of Washington; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum Care of Washington is seeking an Admission RN to plan, organize and direct hospice care in patients' homes and communities. The Registered Nurse will lead comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires experience in hospice or community health nursing, with strong communication and teaching skills for patients and families, and the ability to manage evolving care plans as patient needs change.

Qualifications

• Initial, comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Develops and revises plan of care with patient and family.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Incorporates health counseling and education for patient and family.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family.
• Provides professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Writes and initiates plan of care; revises as needed.
• Acts as Case Manager for assigned caseload.
• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Hospice care

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Continuum Care of Washington is seeking an Admission RN to plan, organize and direct hospice care in patients' homes and communities. The Registered Nurse will lead comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires experience in hospice or community health nursing, with strong communication and teaching skills for patients and families, and the ability to manage evolving care plans as patient needs change.