**Description** PeaceHealth is seeking a **RN - Hospice for a Temporary, 1.00 FTE, Variable position.** The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $40.09 – $76.12. 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. **This is a limited duration position.** **Job Summary** This position is responsible for providing direct skilled nursing care and coordination/management of patients admitted to hospice/clinic 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/home 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 home health/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 home 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 : Registered Nurse in state of practice and + Required Upon Hire: Drivers License and proof of auto insurance and + Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support **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) **Department / Location Specific Notes** Whatcom Hospice House: + Requires Food Handler’s Permit. + RN’s in Hospice are a part of the WSNA bargaining unit. + One year of RN experience required not limited to home health, hospice or inpatient. + For Hospice RN positions that will perform Charge Nurse assignments, one year of recent hospice nursing is required and previous Hospice Charge Nursing is preferred. + Drivers license not required for Hospice House positions Whatcom Hospice Community program: + Will accept valid driver’s license in US or Canada and proof of auto insurance **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. 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