Hospice Visiting Nurse (Per Diem) - Pierce/Kitsap Counties

Kaiser Permanente; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Hospice Visiting Nurse to deliver comprehensive skilled nursing care in patients' homes within home health, palliative care, and hospice programs. This role suits experienced nurses seeking meaningful patient impact.

Responsibilities include implementing the plan of care, instructing patients and caregivers, supervising LPNs and HHAs, performing treatments and skilled procedures, and maintaining EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• RN with a minimum of 2 years in medical-surgical, home health, or hospice.
• WA RN license required at hire; Driver's license (WA) required.
• BLS certification required at hire.
• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing interventions requiring specialized nursing skills.
• Instruct patients and caregivers about health care and disease management.
• Direct and supervise the care and services of LPN and HHA in the home setting.
• Perform treatments and instruct patients/families in self-care and home safety.
• Perform skilled procedures such as injections, dressings, and central line IV care.
• Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and patient families.
• Record accurate data in the electronic medical record.
• Assess patient needs and coordinate with other health care providers.
• Evaluate patient response to care and modify the plan of care as needed.

Skills

RN experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About This Role

The Hospice Visiting Nurse provides comprehensive skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, working within an interdisciplinary team to deliver care in home health, palliative care, and hospice programs. This role is ideal for experienced nurses looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Highlights

• Pay: $59 - $99/hour
• Location: Tacoma, WA
• Schedule: Per Diem, Day shift

What You'll Do

• Provide nursing interventions requiring specialized nursing skills.
• Follow the plan of care to instruct patients/caregivers about health care and disease management.
• Direct and supervise the care and services of LPN and HHA in the home setting.
• Perform treatments and instruct patients/families in self-care activities and home safety.
• Competently perform skills/tasks per plan of care, including pain and symptom management.
• Perform skilled procedures such as injections, dressings, and central line IV care.
• Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and patient families.
• Record accurate and pertinent data in the electronic medical record.
• Assess patient needs and communicate with other health care providers.
• Evaluate patient response to care and modify the plan of care as needed.

Requirements

Education

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in medical surgical, home health, or hospice.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse License in Washington required at hire.
• Driver's License (Washington) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required at hire.

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They strive to offer a market competitive total rewards package and are dedicated to pay equity and transparency in their employment practices.