EvergreenHealth
Location
Kirkland, Washington
Provide total direct nursing care for hospice patients, including comprehensive assessments and the implementation of care plans. Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to manage symptoms and provide education to patients and their families.
Must be a graduate of a nursing program with an Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma and hold a valid Registered Nurse license in Washington State. Required certifications include BLS and a valid Washington State Driver's license with proof of insurability.
$48.21 - $87.11 per hour Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.
Awarded Employer of the Year 2022 from the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) EvergreenHealth Hospice is proud to provide the highest quality of life possible for our patients. Collaboration is key to the best possible patient experience, and our interdisciplinary teams are adept at balancing symptom management and all the varied needs of a family anticipating the loss of a loved one. A core element of EvergreenHealth Hospice is our goal of continuous improvement in clinical quality, and we actively encourage staff participation in process improvement projects and, most importantly, allow our staff the time to provide exceptional care for our patients. As a nurse, this means a lower caseload and/or visit assignment compared to other hospice agencies in our area.
Our Team As an interdisciplinary team we work together to enrich the health and wellbeing of every life we touch. Our care teams are composed of the following: Physicians-The patient’s Attending Physician continues to provide oversight of care and Hospice Physicians consult with hospice staff and the attending physician. Nurses (RN or LPN) Social Workers Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides) Spiritual Care (Chaplains) Pharmacists Trained Volunteers- offer companionship for patients and respite for families
Provides direct patient care. Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients (including, but not limited to home health patients) Coordinates the patient and family/significant other education process. Initiates patient start of care through established admission process. Continuously plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, incorporating patient and family/significant other into the process. Participates with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plan of care. Effectively communicates all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in timely way. Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to team members, DPOA, and physician. Delivers nursing care within established standards of care, hospice, hospital and unit guidelines, policies, and procedures. Functions as a patient advocate. Assists other staff in completion of their duties when time permits. Recognizes situations when appropriate assistance is needed to effectively execute the nursing process. Promotes good public relations between patient, family members, hospital, and community. Practices within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. License, Certification, Education or Experience:
View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below. 2026BenefitsGuide.pdf This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Union membership is optional. IND123 #LI-EK1
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