Doing more paperwork than patient care? Want to work in a patient-focused, nurse-centric environment where you will impact patients, families, and the community every day? Consider a nursing position at Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County. We provide no-charge care for palliative and hospice patients without the strictures of government rules. We are looking for hospice visit nurses, per diem and part-time, to provide outstanding care and comfort to patients in their homes and facilities.

Job Description
Position: Hospice Visit Nurse
Status: Part-time (80-100 hours/month) positions and per diem positions available; non-exempt, hourly
Location: Port Angeles, WA and Sequim, WA; in-person required.
Opening Date: April 2022
Closing Date: Available until filled
Salary: $38 per hour and up depending on education experience, plus a generous benefit package.
Instructions: Please send a resume to Anita Chilton, Administrative Manager, via email to xxxxxxxxxxx*. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary $38 per hour, adjusted for education and relevant experience
Sign-on bonus
Relocation reimbursement
Generous PTO, calculated on hours worked
Employer sponsored health benefits (medical, dental, vision)?with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees working 20+ hours/week
Employer sponsored 401(k) plan?
Continued Education and Professional Development opportunities
Mileage reimbursement

Position Summary: This hospice visit nurse is a rewarding opportunity for a Registered Nurse to provide palliative and hospice care to patients and their caregivers in a liberating and heart-centered environment. Part-time and per diem positions are available designed to fit your schedule.

Our Mission and Distinction: The mission of Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County (VHOCC) is to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families with free around the clock registered nursing availability and trained volunteers. VHOCC’s unique model allows nurses to provide truly patient-centered care that is free from Medicare requirements.

VHOCC is one of the only free, community-supported nonprofit hospice and palliative care organizations in the nation. VHOCC has served the community for over 40 years. We provide unparalleled patient service without any billing to government agencies or insurance companies, creating a liberating and heart-centered work environment. Our services include hospice and palliative care, grief support, a medical equipment loan program, and educational programs. Learn more about our origin story and legacy at xxxxxxxxxxx*.

Principal Duties
Provide hospice and palliative care in a team case management model.
Perform clinical assessment, evaluation, and care of patients for symptom management, pain, and physical/emotional/spiritual distress.
Teach/counsel patient and caregivers about symptom management, including non-pharmacological interventions, safe use of medications, and dosing.
Develop trusting relationship with patients.
Coordinate care with referring provider and facilities.
Attend deaths and notify appropriate agencies.
Document all visits, calls, and medication orders in patients’ medical record in a timely manner.
Conduct self in accordance with standard professional nursing practices.
Communicate effectively with the rest of the care team.
Cover on-call hours as required with support from a third-party triage service.

Education, Certifications and Experience Requirements
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
Nursing experience in hospice, home health or long-term care preferred. New graduates with a heart for hospice may be considered.
Working knowledge of MS Office and comfortable learning Electronic Health Record
Current Washington RN license in good standing
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
CHPN Certification encouraged

Other Job Requirements
Valid Washington State Driver’s license.
Valid auto insurance.
Reliable vehicle for travel between Sequim, Port Angeles, Joyce, and Diamond Point.
Ability to flex schedule to accommodate ebb and flow of admissions.
Work cooperatively with others and function as part of a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to lift 40 lbs. and kneel, stoop, climb, stand, crawl and sit for long periods of time.
Able to pass a background check.

Work Environment and Location
Patient care is performed primarily at private homes and residential facilities.
Office work is performed at VHOCC office with option for remote work.
Requires technical competency with cell phone, tablet, computer, and medical equipment.
Requires ability to drive at night when on-call.

VHOCC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Skills

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
Nursing experience in hospice, home health or long-term care preferred. New graduates with a heart for hospice may be considered.
Working knowledge of MS Office and comfortable learning Electronic Health Record

Notes

Base Salary $38 per hour, adjusted for education and relevant experience
Sign-on bonus
Relocation reimbursement
Generous PTO, calculated on hours worked
Employer sponsored health benefits (medical, dental, vision)?with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees working 20+ hours/week
Employer sponsored 401(k) plan?
Continued Education and Professional Development opportunities
Mileage reimbursement


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