Hospice Admission RN: Home Care Leader

Continuum Care of Washington; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum Care of Washington is seeking an Admission RN to plan, organize and direct hospice care in home and community settings. The role requires experienced nursing and a focus on education.

You will perform comprehensive patient and family assessments, develop and revise care plans, administer treatments, coordinate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, and serve as Case Manager for your caseload. Schedule: 4 10s, Friday through Monday.

Qualifications

• Experienced registered nurse with hospice care background.
• Ability to assess patient and family needs and plan care.
• Ability to coordinate patient care and act as Case Manager.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patient and family.
• Develop and revise plan of care with nursing diagnoses.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Provide patient and family education and self-care instructions.
• Coordinate patient care as Case Manager when assigned.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and document changes.
• Communicate with physician and interdisciplinary team.
• Arrange equipment and services as needed.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and participate in quality improvement teams.

Job description

Continuum Care of Washington is seeking an Admission RN to plan, organize and direct hospice care in home and community settings. The role requires experienced nursing and a focus on education.

You will perform comprehensive patient and family assessments, develop and revise care plans, administer treatments, coordinate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, and serve as Case Manager for your caseload. Schedule: 4 10s, Friday through Monday.