Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

In addition, this role is a remote position

The remote employee will report to a designated MHS work site in the following circumstances:

Mandatory education. Staff will be notified in advance in order to make the necessary arrangements.

Equipment failure: The supervisor must be contacted immediately. In the event the equipment cannot be repaired quickly; the remote employee will be required to report to a designated MHS work site for the remainder of their assigned shift and any shifts thereafter until the equipment is repaired.

Mandatory meetings.

MultiCare Health System will not reimburse for travel and mileage when reporting to a designated MHS work site.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrates working knowledge of various program guidelines, admission requirements, and regulatory standards for all home care services including Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care.

2. Responsible for concurrent and retrospective audit/review and tracking of clinical case data/records for the purpose of supporting and improving achievement of optimal clinical, financial and core measure benchmark outcomes and complying with all applicable standards.

3. Ensures accurate and timely completion of regulatory and payor-specific orders, plans of care, discharges/transfers, wound care order entries, and quality item sets (OASIS/HIS).

4. Reviews reports, monitors alerts, and trends data within benchmarking database (currently SHP).

5. Mentors and/or coordinates education of clinical staff in quality assurance findings and best practices regarding quality documentation and/or clinical processes.

6. Maintains current knowledge and understanding of diagnosis coding and payment impact.

7. Demonstrates working knowledge of disease specific protocols/order sets to ensure consistent standards of practice, resolving discrepancies as indicated.

8. Identifies potential or actual areas of concern, interprets actual trends and develops reports displaying variances from established regulatory and care standards.

9. Participates in webinars, teleconferences and educational opportunities to remain current in quality measure regulatory requirements.

10. Triages patients/cases based on medical records, referral communication and patient interaction.

11. Communicates constructively with providers to ensure collaboration/coordination of care.

12. Communicates frequently with support staff, field staff and leadership.

13. Maintains competency on all computers systems/software utilized for completion of role responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Experience: One year of Hospice, Home Health, or Palliative Care experience required.

Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance required.

Additional Requirements: Cell phone for use during working hours; car for travel to and from home visits during shift.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: M-F 8-4:30pm, Rotating weekends and call

 

Position Summary

We’re seeking a staff RN to join our incredible hospital-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your specialized training, knowledge, and nursing care with a multidisciplinary approach.

It’s an exciting time to be a nurse at MultiCare. We are on a journey to become a best-in-class nursing organization. Together, we are creating an environment where nurses are owners in the clinical decision-making process, are well connected, have open communication with their colleagues, feel supported to develop professionally, and understand the future of nursing at MultiCare.

Responsibilities

• You will organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis
• You will utilize the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies, procedures and protocols
• Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience and cost reduction
• Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff and members of the health care team
• Advocate for ethical and holistic care promotin