Hospice Registered Nurse RN

The Pennant Group, Inc.

$115K — $125K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required
  • Prior experience in a hospice agency preferred
  • Strong independent worker with critical thinking skills
  • Current BLS certification from AHA
  • Licensed driver with insured automobile in good condition

Responsibilities

  • Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments
  • Develop and update individualized care plans
  • Administer medication and manage patient symptoms
  • Educate and support patients and their families
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
  • Make home visits as required
  • Accurately document in electronic medical records

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Paid Sick, Holiday, and PTO
  • 401K with company match
  • Mileage reimbursement and travel stipends
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Comprehensive training provided
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Referral bonuses
Full Job Description
Due to the growth and opening of new territories we are hiring a Hospice RN!

Puget Sound Home Health and Hospice is seeking an experienced and caring full-time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Managers (RN) in King County, Washington (one in Renton area and one in Federal Way area)!

Benefits:
  • $115,000 to $125,000 annually, DOE
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with:
  • Eligibility 1st of the month after hire date
  • Paid Sick, Holiday, and PTO
  • Incentives for on-call
  • 401K with company match
  • Mileage reimbursement & travel stipends
  • Flexible schedules
  • Comprehensive training
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Hardship Funds
  • Health and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • A variety of voluntary insurance programs to choose from
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Referral bonuses


Essential Duties
  • Perform patient assessments (initial + ongoing)
  • Develop and update care plans
  • Administer meds and manage symptoms
  • Educate/support patients and families
  • Attend/participate in IDT meetings
  • Make home visits as needed
  • Document in EMR accurately and timely
  • Communicate with physicians and team
  • Triage urgent calls/on-call rotation
  • Guide on hospice philosophy/DNR/advance directives
  • Provide end-of-life emotional support
  • Mentor new staff
  • Ensure compliance with regulations
  • Coordinate with outside services (DME, pharmacy, etc.)


Requirements and Qualifications
  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
  • **Prior experience working in a hospice agency is strongly preferred**
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate critical thinking
  • Current BLS certification from AHA
  • Be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order


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