PeaceHealth
RN Hospice House- Richard Nau Hospice House
PeaceHealth, Longview, Washington, United States, 98632
RN Hospice House – Richard Nau Hospice House – PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Hospice House – Richard Nau Hospice House for a per‑diem/relief, 0.00 FTE, variable position. The salary range is $50.14–$78.34 per hour, depending on education, training, work experience, collective bargaining agreement terms, seniority, and other factors.
Job Summary This position is responsible for providing direct skilled nursing care and coordination of patients admitted to hospice house inpatient services, making patient‑care decisions using professional healthcare processes of assessment, problem identification, planning, intervention, and outcome evaluation.
Essential Functions
Perform initial evaluation of patient and apply admission criteria to determine if the patient is a 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, coordinates, modifies, and manages written individualized plans of care as ordered by the primary physician.
Develops and clinically manages the Home Health Aide’s care plan according to the patient’s evolving personal needs.
Coordinate care, collaborate, and communicate with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate and smooth flow of care through the continuum.
Performs discharge planning in line with patient goals and evaluates interventions and outcomes by reviewing established goals.
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 following patient death.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education
Accredited School of Nursing – required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – preferred
Experience
Minimum of 1 year home health or hospice/end‑of‑life nursing experience – required
Hospice experience – preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs – required
Credentials
Registered Nurse in state of practice – required upon hire
Basic Life Support – required upon hire
Food Handlers Card – Washington – required upon hire
Skills
Basic computer skills including MS Office applications – required
Well organized, flexible, and able to function independently – required
Cooperative working skills, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with patients, families, and staff – required
Working Conditions Lifting
Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs without assistive equipment (NIOSH)
Fine motor skills to grasp and control equipment and perform precise procedures
Push/Pull up to 45 lbs force (e.g., medical carts)
Perform hands‑on CPR at least 20 min using 100–125 lbs of force – 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. Benefits for positions less than 0.5 FTE include a 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions, wellness benefits, discount program, expanded EAP, and mental health program.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
EEO & affirmative action employer – veterans, disabled, and women in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
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Job Summary This position is responsible for providing direct skilled nursing care and coordination of patients admitted to hospice house inpatient services, making patient‑care decisions using professional healthcare processes of assessment, problem identification, planning, intervention, and outcome evaluation.
Essential Functions
Perform initial evaluation of patient and apply admission criteria to determine if the patient is a 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, coordinates, modifies, and manages written individualized plans of care as ordered by the primary physician.
Develops and clinically manages the Home Health Aide’s care plan according to the patient’s evolving personal needs.
Coordinate care, collaborate, and communicate with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate and smooth flow of care through the continuum.
Performs discharge planning in line with patient goals and evaluates interventions and outcomes by reviewing established goals.
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 following patient death.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education
Accredited School of Nursing – required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – preferred
Experience
Minimum of 1 year home health or hospice/end‑of‑life nursing experience – required
Hospice experience – preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs – required
Credentials
Registered Nurse in state of practice – required upon hire
Basic Life Support – required upon hire
Food Handlers Card – Washington – required upon hire
Skills
Basic computer skills including MS Office applications – required
Well organized, flexible, and able to function independently – required
Cooperative working skills, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with patients, families, and staff – required
Working Conditions Lifting
Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs without assistive equipment (NIOSH)
Fine motor skills to grasp and control equipment and perform precise procedures
Push/Pull up to 45 lbs force (e.g., medical carts)
Perform hands‑on CPR at least 20 min using 100–125 lbs of force – 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. Benefits for positions less than 0.5 FTE include a 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions, wellness benefits, discount program, expanded EAP, and mental health program.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
EEO & affirmative action employer – veterans, disabled, and women in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
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