RN Home Health Hospice Wound Care Full-time
EvergreenHealth

RN- Wound Care, Hospice and Home Health

EvergreenHealth Bothell, WA, US
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Wage Range: $48.21 - $87.11 per hour

 
Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.
 
 
This is a driving position and will cover the following territories Kirkland, Woodinville, Bothell, Snohomish, Monroe. 
 

Who We Are
EvergreenHealth is one of largest, most innovative stand-alone Home Health providers in the nation with a local vision, dedicated to serving patients and families in the Pacific Northwest since 1992. From Everett to South Seattle and beyond, our compassionate, skilled providers have the opportunity to provide care in their own community. To learn more and hear from our staff click here: Join EvergreenHealth Hospice & Home Care 



Our Team
As an interdisciplinary team we work together to enrich the health and wellbeing of every life we touch. Our care teams are composed of the following:  
  • Nurses (RN & LPN)
  • Certified Would Care Specialists
  • Psychiatric Nurses
  • Physical Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Speech Therapists
  • Social Workers
  • Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides)
 

Why Join Our Team? As an employee of EvergreenHealth we believe in helping our staff by:  
  • Creating a flexible and customized career by offering flexible schedules
  • Offering work/life balance providing a variety of territories to work/serve. We do our best to keep you in the territory that is the closest to your home or desired community.
  • Training: Our new staff will feel confident knowing they have learned from experienced preceptors within their area of specialty.
  • Providing Professional Development as supported through our Tuition Assistance program, paid CEU’s, in addition to career advancement through leadership pathways.
  • Low staff to patient ratios ensuring staff feel safe and that we are providing the best possible clinical care and outcomes for our patients and their families.
  • Commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce: Our staff share a deep commitment to providing exceptional care and service for each one of our patients, and one another.
  • Providing a culture of safety: We are proud to be recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an "A" grade for patient safety, along with our recognition as a Top General Hospital for quality and safety - the only hospital in Washington state.
 
Job Summary
Utilizes the nursing process to provide clinical expertise, consultation, and direct patient care for people with or at risk for fecal and urinary diversions, acute and chronic wound, drains, tubes, fistulas and pressure ulcers. Responsible for developing and implementing a program to promote wound healing by means of educating and training staff, standardizing care, establishment of a comprehensive product formulary, and evaluation of outcomes in these areas. Functions in an educative role (staff in-services, patient teaching and community education), advocacy role, as well as performing research and administrative duties.
 
Primary Duties
  1. Responsibility and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of ostomy and wound patients for patients on service with Evergreen Home Care Services. Functions as a consultant for staff and patients with ostomies, complex wounds, fistulas, ulcers and skin problems related to fecal and urinary incontinence
  2. .Responsibility and accountability for consultation, direct patient care, program development and education of fecal and urinary diversions or incontinence, and ostomies will depend on level of certification at ostomy and/or continence level.
  3. Clinical Expert: Develops and implements assessment and documentation tools, policies and protocols related to wound care in order to standardize practice.
  4. Educator: Performs periodic needs assessments related to wound prevention and care. Develops and promotes wound care protocols for EHCS.
  5. Acts as a role model and mentor in clinical practice and professional development. Participates in the organization’s committees pertinent to wound care.
  6. Bases practice on national standards for wound care, current research evidence. Collects and interprets data regarding prevalence and incidence for the purpose of quality improvement.
  7. Performs other duties as assigned.
 
 
License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:
  • Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) required within 5 years of employment if applicable
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
  • Current Healthcare Provider BLS - American Heart Association by start date
  • Board certification as a CWCN, CWON or WOCN through the Wound Ostomy and Continence Society Certification Board within 6 months of hire.
  • Graduate of Accredited Certificate Program in Wound Care Management, or Wound/Ostomy, or Wound/Ostomy/Continence
  • 3 years of clinical practice that includes wound care in Acute Care or Home Health Care setting.
  • Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, HIM 11, Joint Commission Standards, WACs, WISHA/OSHA.
  • Current Washington State Driver’s license and proof of insurability

DESIRED for the position:
  • Master’s degree in Nursing
Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your family 
 
At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.  
  • Medical, vision and dental insurance
  • On-demand virtual health care
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
  • Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Paid Time Off/Vacation
  • Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary identity theft protection
  • Voluntary legal insurance
  • Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
  • Free parking
  • Commuter benefits

View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.
 
 
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA).  Union membership is optional.
 
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