Registered Nurse - Hospice - Full time - Per Visit- Alpha Home Health and Hospice - Pennant Services

Registered Nurse will implement and coordinate the hospice care of plan, provided skilled and palliative care and coordinates the services provided to an assigned group of patients.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs comprehensive nursing evaluations.
• Assesses for signs and symptoms of discomfort including presence of pain and takes prompt and appropriate action.
• Initiates and manages plan of care, provides appropriate nursing follow -up to all patients, and instructs caregivers in managing patient needs.
• Coordinates all services provided to patients and families, as well as appropriateness of care, to ensure quality of care and services.
• Maintains the implementation of the approved plan of care, modifies as needed, and contacts Physician, Medical Director and Hospice Team when appropriate.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling, and readily accepts new admissions and emergency assignments as requested.
• Maintains knowledge of state and federal regulations and The Joint Commission standards.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance Performance Incentive Program.
• Observes for safety hazards in the patient's and organization's environments and takes appropriate steps to reduce or eliminate them.
• Maintains continuing education through academic studies, seminars, and workshops.
• Attends and participates in in-services, staff meetings, and patient care conferences as required by the DPCS and Executive Director.
• Must be available for on-call shifts as required by the DPCS and Executive Director.
• Completes all documentation in an accurate and legible manner.
• Complies with hospice policies and procedures, laws and regulations and standards or practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Credentials: Current RN License within CA. Bachelors in Nursing preferred. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing desired.. A current CPR Certification, Valid Driver's License and auto insurance.

• Minimum of one year experience as a professional nurse within the last 3 years with strong clinical assessment skills.
• All nursing functions, written and oral communication skills, sympathetic attitude, customer services/relations, ability to work with dying patients, organizational and diplomacy.

Supervises: Provides supervision of Home Health Aides, Licenses Vocational Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Homemakers to ensure the best quality of care for patients.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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Alpha Home Health and Hospice is a Medicare-certified, 5-Star rated agency seeking an experienced and caring full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for our Home Health supporting Skagit County.

Our Core Values are CAPLICO:

• Customer Second (Employee First!)
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Celebration
• Ownership

Advantages of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) with Alpha Home Health & Hospice:
>> Rewarding, comprehensive one-on-one work:

• Clinical experience and focus on a variety of medical needs and situations
• Delivery of complex care at home
• Autonomy for working independently that pushes critical thinking and specialized skills
• Make a difference in the lives of patients and their families
• We have the best clinicians and office staff
• Supportive and accessible leadership
• We embrace and take action to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion!
• And we are fun!

Requirements and Qualifications

• Washington Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Prior Home Healt