Registered Nurse will implement and coordinate the hospice care of plan, provided skilled and palliative care and coordinates the services provided to an assigned group of patients. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Performs comprehensive nursing evaluations. Assesses for signs and symptoms of discomfort including presence of pain and takes prompt and appropriate action. Initiates and manages plan of care, provides appropriate nursing follow –up to all patients, and instructs caregivers in managing patient needs. Coordinates all services provided to patients and families, as well as appropriateness of care, to ensure quality of care and services. Maintains the implementation of the approved plan of care, modifies as needed, and contacts Physician, Medical Director and Hospice Team when appropriate. Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling, and readily accepts new admissions and emergency assignments as requested. Maintains knowledge of state and federal regulations and The Joint Commission standards. Participates in the Quality Assurance Performance Incentive Program. Observes for safety hazards in the patient’s and organization’s environments and takes appropriate steps to reduce or eliminate them. Maintains continuing education through academic studies, seminars, and workshops. Attends and participates in in-services, staff meetings, and patient care conferences as required by the DPCS and Executive Director. Must be available for on-call shifts as required by the DPCS and Executive Director. Completes all documentation in an accurate and legible manner. Complies with hospice policies and procedures, laws and regulations and standards or practice. Performs other duties as assigned. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Credentials: Current RN License within CA. Bachelors in Nursing preferred. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing desired.. A current CPR Certification, Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance. Minimum of one year experience as a professional nurse within the last 3 years with strong clinical assessment skills. All nursing functions, written and oral communication skills, sympathetic attitude, customer services/relations, ability to work with dying patients, organizational and diplomacy. Supervises: Provides supervision of Home Health Aides, Licenses Vocational Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Homemakers to ensure the best quality of care for patients. Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Referral program Travel reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Show fewer Alpha Home Health and Hospice is a Medicare-certified, 5-Star rated agency seeking an experienced and caring full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for our Home Health supporting Skagit County. Our Core Values are CAPLICO: Customer Second (Employee First!) Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Celebration Ownership Advantages of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) with Alpha Home Health & Hospice: >> Rewarding, comprehensive one-on-one work: Clinical experience and focus on a variety of medical needs and situations Delivery of complex care at home Autonomy for working independently that pushes critical thinking and specialized skills Make a difference in the lives of patients and their families We have the best clinicians and office staff Supportive and accessible leadership We embrace and take action to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion! And we are fun! Requirements and Qualifications Washington Registered Nurse (RN) licensure Prior Home Health and/or Hospice experience is strongly preferred Current BLS certification from AHA Be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order Prefer knowledge of HCHB/Point Care To learn more about Alpha Home Health & Hospice, please visit our website at https://alphahomehealthhospice.com/ Follow us on Facebook at @ https://www.facebook.com/alphahospiceandhomehealth and on LinkedIn @ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alphahomehealthandhospice/ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $86,000.00 - $92,000.00 DOE The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. At Alpha Home Health, we believe in making sure that we have the right team in place. Our team is skilled and passionate about providing care that exceeds expectations. We have created a culture of teamwork and support for our staff that is unlike any in the industry. This allows our talented team to focus on what they do best. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.