RN Hospice House- Ray Hickey Hospice House

Qualifications** **Education** + Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing and + Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing **Experience** + Minimum of 1 year Required: home health or hospice/end of life nursing experience and + Preferred: Hospice experience and + Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs **Credentials** + Required: Upon Hire Registered Nurse in state of practice and + Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and + Required: Upon Hire Food Handlers Card - Washington **Skills** + Basic computer skills including MS Office applications (Required) + Well organized, flexible and able to function independently (Required) + Cooperative working skills, leadership skills, and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff (Required) **Working Conditions** Lifting + Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. + Performs discharge planning appropriately towards patient specific goals/outcomes and evaluate interventions and outcomes of patient care by reviewing long and short-term goals established in the plan of care.

**Description** **PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Hospice House- Ray Hickey Hospice House for a Part Time, 0.70 FTE, Evening position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.14 - $78.34.** The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. **Hiring Bonus may be available!** This position is responsible for providing direct skilled nursing care and coordination/management of patients admitted to hospice house inpatient services using considerable judgment and skill in making patient care decisions. Utilizes the professional healthcare process of assessment, problem identification/planning/intervention and clinical/goal outcome evaluation. **Essential Functions** + Perform initial evaluation of patient and apply admission criteria to determine if patient is safe candidate for home health/hospice services. + Provide skilled nursing care to patients and skilled education/instruction to patients and caregivers according to the hospice plan of treatment. + Performs physical assessments, develops, coordinate, modifies and manages written individualized plan of care, as ordered by the primary physician, to meet patient's long and short-term medical goals and appropriate/timely hospice outcomes. + Develops and clinically manages the Home Health Aide's care plan according to the patient's evolving personal are needs. + Coordinates care, collaborates and communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure appropriate and smooth flow of care/services through the care continuum. + Performs discharge planning appropriately towards patient specific goals/outcomes and evaluate interventions and outcomes of patient care by reviewing long and short-term goals established in the plan of care. + Provide accurate, complete and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory, quality and Agency guidelines. + Assist with the plan and implementation of family Bereavement services for the following patient death. + Performs other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Education** + Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing and + Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing **Experience** + Minimum of 1 year Required: home health or hospice/end of life nursing experience and + Preferred: Hospice experience and + Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs **Credentials** + Required: Upon Hire Registered Nurse in state of practice and + Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and + Required: Upon Hire Food Handlers Card - Washington **Skills** + Basic computer skills including MS Office applications (Required) + Well organized, flexible and able to function independently (Required) + Cooperative working skills, leadership skills, and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff (Required) **Working Conditions** Lifting + Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH). + Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures. + Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts). + Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally. + Ability to move around area with frequent sitting. + Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently. + Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently. Environmental Conditions + Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. + Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment. Mental/Visual + Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). + Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) . For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting. REQNUMBER: 126966