Registered Nurse jobs at DESC

We are hiring for an After-Hours Registered Nurse. Salary Range: $43-$60 an hour (DOE) At Assured Hospice of Centralia, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As an After- Hours Hospice RN, you can expect: the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert. being valued and respected by patients and their families. employee-focused wellness and support programs incredible team support and empathetic leadership Take your nursing career to a new level of caring. Join us. The Afterhours Registered Nurse's Primary focus is to conduct comprehensive and timely delivery of hospice care for patients and their families after regular business hours, including at night and on the weekends. Able to triage patient needs over the phone until a nurse can provide an in-person visit. Responds appropriately and with urgency to crisis calls from patients and families afterhours. Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services, as part of a patient visit, within forty-eight (48) hours of referral if assigned. Competent to perform afterhours visits including admission visits, death visits, recertification visits, and routine visits. Identifies the patient/family's physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs and reassess them as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days. Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care. Experience Requirements One year of clinical experience. License Requirements Current RN licensure in the state of practice and one year of clinical experience. Current CPR Certification. Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation. At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: ***************************

We are hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) at our Grand Coulee, WA office! $37 - $42 / hour At Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As a Registered Nurse, you can expect: flexibility for true work-life balance opportunities for career growth the ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships employee-focused wellness and support programs If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you. The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and agency policies. Also, The RN Registered Nurse job coordinates total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care, and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources. All done within a Point of Care setting. Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. Makes the initial and|or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation, per policy. Regularly evaluates and re-evaluates (as warranted by changes in condition but at least every 60 days) the patient's nursing needs. Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate POC, in collaboration with physician orders. Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source. Initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professional's involved in care. License Requirements Current RN licensure in the state of Washington Current CPR certification Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: ***************************

We are hiring for a Registered Nurse for the Longview, WA area! $85000 - $135000 / year At Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As a Registered Nurse, you can expect: flexibility for true work-life balance opportunities for career growth the ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships employee-focused wellness and support programs If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you. The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and agency policies. Also, The RN Registered Nurse job coordinates total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care, and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources. All done within a Point of Care setting. Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. Makes the initial and|or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation, per policy. Regularly evaluates and re-evaluates (as warranted by changes in condition but at least every 60 days) the patient's nursing needs. Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate POC, in collaboration with physician orders. Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source. Initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professional's involved in care. License Requirements Current RN licensure in the state of Washington Current CPR certification Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

We are hiring for a Registered Nurse for the Aberdeen, WA area! $85000 - $135000 / year At Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As a Registered Nurse, you can expect: flexibility for true work-life balance opportunities for career growth the ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships employee-focused wellness and support programs If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you. The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and agency policies. Also, The RN Registered Nurse job coordinates total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care, and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources. All done within a Point of Care setting. Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. Makes the initial and|or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation, per policy. Regularly evaluates and re-evaluates (as warranted by changes in condition but at least every 60 days) the patient's nursing needs. Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate POC, in collaboration with physician orders. Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source. Initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professional's involved in care. License Requirements Current RN licensure in the state of Washington Current CPR certification Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: ***************************

We are hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) in Spokane, WA. $40 - $45 / hr At Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As a Registered Nurse, you can expect: flexibility for true work-life balance opportunities for career growth the ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships employee-focused wellness and support programs If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you. The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and agency policies. Also, The RN Registered Nurse job coordinates total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care, and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources. All done within a Point of Care setting. Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. Makes the initial and|or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation, per policy. Regularly evaluates and re-evaluates (as warranted by changes in condition but at least every 60 days) the patient's nursing needs. Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate POC, in collaboration with physician orders. Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source. Initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professional's involved in care. License Requirements Current RN licensure in the state of Washington Current CPR certification Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: ***************************

We are hiring for an RN Case Manager in Hospice. Pay Range: $50 - $55 an hour At Assured Hospice of Port Angeles, WA, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As a Hospice RN, you can expect: the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert. being valued and respected by patients and their families. employee-focused wellness and support programs incredible team support and empathetic leadership Take your nursing career to a new level of caring. As the RN Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient, while continuously evaluating personal and professional performance and making necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referral. Identifies the patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days. Initiates and coordinates the plan of care while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition. Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care. Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily. Experience Requirements One year of clinical experience. License Requirements Current RN licensure in the state of practice and one year of clinical experience. Current CPR Certification. Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

We are hiring for a Weekend RN at our Moses Lake, WA office! $37 - $42 / hour At Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As a Registered Nurse, you can expect: flexibility for true work-life balance opportunities for career growth the ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships employee-focused wellness and support programs If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you. The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and agency policies. Also, The RN Registered Nurse job coordinates total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care, and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources. All done within a Point of Care setting. Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. Makes the initial and|or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation, per policy. Regularly evaluates and re-evaluates (as warranted by changes in condition but at least every 60 days) the patient's nursing needs. Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate POC, in collaboration with physician orders. Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source. Initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professional's involved in care. License Requirements Current RN licensure in the state of Washington Current CPR certification Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: ***************************

We are hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) at our Quincy, WA office! $37 - $42 / hour At Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As a Registered Nurse, you can expect: flexibility for true work-life balance opportunities for career growth the ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships employee-focused wellness and support programs If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you. The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and agency policies. Also, The RN Registered Nurse job coordinates total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care, and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources. All done within a Point of Care setting. Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. Makes the initial and|or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation, per policy. Regularly evaluates and re-evaluates (as warranted by changes in condition but at least every 60 days) the patient's nursing needs. Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate POC, in collaboration with physician orders. Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source. Initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professional's involved in care. License Requirements Current RN licensure in the state of Washington Current CPR certification Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: ***************************

About this role: As a Dialysis Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) with Fresenius Medical Care, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease. Our clinic RNs build strong bonds and lasting relationships with people who entrust us with their care, their families, and fellow care team members. How you grow or advance: As a Dialysis RN, you will enter our Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) to grow and advance in your career. By participating in CAP, you will develop clinical leadership skills, derive greater career satisfaction, have an opportunity to share your expertise with others, and be recognized for your experience, knowledge, and clinical expertise. All new hires will begin at the appropriate CAP level based on prior experience and education. Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset - we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our people. Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart. At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations. As a member of the nephrology health care team, you will participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. Coordinates patient care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of hemodialysis patients. This includes delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff. Performs ongoing analysis of patient data with each patient visit and documents in the patient medical record. Adjusts or modify the treatment plan as indicated and notify supervisor as needed. Provides initial and ongoing education to patient and family. Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. Initiates or assist with emergency response measures. Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed. Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on the patient care plan. Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. Completes CAP requirements to either maintain or advance within the program. Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate. Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. • Current appropriate state licensure. • Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification. • Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: • Qualities and traits: compassion, caring, support for colleagues, collaborative, reliable. • Experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred but not required). • Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred but not required). • Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. • This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. • The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. • The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. • May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. • Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. • The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities. • May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Hourly Rate: $39.00 - $52.00 Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave. Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans

WEEK 1: MON, TUE, SAT; WEEK 2: SUN, WED, THU FLOAT POOL SERVICE AUC SITES IN OLYMPIA, TACOMA AND SILVERDALE Provide nursing care to a defined group of patients, adhering to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington ambulatory Nursing Care Standards, the Nursing Code of Ethics and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington policies. Coordinate and facilitate Health Care services for the patient in other segments of the Health Care delivery system. Provide and coordinate nursing care for the patient in collaboration with the Health Care team. The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the Health Care team, overseeing and participating in patient assessment and the formulation and implementation of the care plan. The Urgent Care RN will provide care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment that acts similarly to a free-standing emergency department. Patient populations will include all ages, from neonates to geriatrics. Care will also include a large variety of chief complaints ranging from neurological, cardiac, and minor injury or illness. Ability to quickly prioritize and use critical thinking and clinical judgement to provide emergent and urgent care. Ability to work collaboratively with providers and other Urgent Care staff to provide high-quality patient care. Essential Responsibilities: Using the nursing process, provides ongoing assessment of the nursing care needs of a defined group of patients. Uses nursing diagnosis to describe this assessment. Develops a written plan of care for patient care needs. Assists patients and families/significant others in developing health care goals which are part of the individualized plan of care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources. Provides nursing interventions safely and competently. Provides the patient and family/significant others with information preceding interventions. Provides telephone consultation to patients and family/significant others Provides ongoing evaluation of the patients response to care. Anticipates and recognizes changes in the patients status and need for nursing care. Modifies the individual plan of care in collaboration with the health care team. Demonstrates understanding of the physiologic and psychological effects of normal aging by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to meet the needs of those populations served. Demonstrates effective communication skills with those specific age populations served. Identifies own learning needs and participates in educational programs related to those age-specific patient populations served (Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Geriatric). Collaborates, communicates and coordinates with other health care team members in planning and implementing care. Assesses the needs of designated patients requiring hospitalization; initiates nursing admission database and discharge planning in collaboration with inpatient staff and physician. Cooperates and communicates effectively with other team members in order to accomplish the workload. Communicates recognition of the patients and family/significant others psychosocial, cultural and emotional needs in each nurse-patient interaction. Orients patients and family/significant others to the role of the professional nurse and other health care team members, the nursing services available, and the means of access to those services. Reinforces orientation to the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Identifies the patients educational needs as part of the nursing assessment. Develops an educational component for each nursing care plan. Provides teaching/counseling congruent with patients and family/significant others learning needs and the medical plan of care. Encourages patient compliance with therapeutic and medical regimens. Teaching is based on scientific and behavioral knowledge. Assesses patient lifestyle risk factors. Integrates health promotion and preventive aspects of care with the ongoing assessment of nursing care needs. Works with patient to develop a plan to improve general health status. Implements physical and psychological preventive measures. Promotes patient self-care responsibility for meeting their own health needs. Adheres to KFHPW documentation standards. Provides a safe environment for each patient and adheres to KFHPW safety standards. Adheres to KFHPW infection control standards and guidelines, including the guidelines for reporting communicable diseases. Identifies own learning needs and participates in continued education programs to meet those needs. Participates in staff orientation and student education activities. Collaborates with managers in completing the process for self and colleague/team performance reviews. Assures quality of care through development, implementation and evaluation of professional nursing standards and participation in multidisciplinary quality assurance activities. Participates in professional activities. Participates in nursing research and incorporates research findings into nursing practice. Adheres to KFHPW personnel policies and maintains a high standard of professional work habits. Consistently demonstrates an appearance consistent with current KFHPW dress code policy. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited program. License, Certification, Registration Registered Nurse License (Washington) required at hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse required at hire Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire Basic Life Support required at hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire Additional Requirements: Communication, problem-solving, leadership and decision-making skills. Preferred Qualifications: Ambulatory care nursing experience. Primary nursing or case-management experience. Bachelor of science in Nursing (BSN). Emergency department nursing experience. Pediatric Advanced Life Support at hire.

Description: PRIOR CASE MANAGEMENT WORK EXPERIENCE HIGHLY PREFERRED/NEEDED IN THIS POSITION ONSITE LOCATIONS: KPWA RENTON, ST JOE'S TACOMA, ST PETE'S OLYMPIA, ST MICHAEL OLYMPIA, (SACRED HEART SPOKANE REMOTE) MCG CERTIFICATION A PLUS - RN EDUCATOR WORK EXPERIENCE A PLUS - CCM CERTIFICATION A PLUS ROTATING ON CALL WEEKEND (APPROX. 1X EVERY 8 WEEKS) Job Summary: At direction of nursing leadership, accountable for education program development and implementation to support nursing skills of nursing staff; develops training to support key initiatives that support quality/redesign/practice improvement. In collaboration with other leaders, accountable for clinical orientation for new nursing staff in ambulatory care. Provides consultation and collaborates with ambulatory care leaders to plan, direct and facilitate clinical practice innovation and best practice changes to achieve cost, quality, safety and service outcomes. In collaboration with team members, acts as an innovator and change agent to foster improved clinical practice and quality care. Essential Responsibilities: Identifies, develops and implements strategies to achieve, monitor and evaluate clinical/population/service/safety outcomes within practice teams by interpreting team, facility and division specific data. Provides consultation to team managers to identify practice needs for team/population-based care to achieve quality and safety outcomes. Assists teams to develop and implement individualized educational programs and clinical processes. Consults with team managers in identifying and implementing best practices. Supports the nurse managers ability to achieve desired performance of clinical nursing staff. Develops, implements and evaluates education programs to support knowledge and skill development of nursing staff. Identifies opportunities to improve clinical practice for nursing staff. Consults with team managers to achieve professional and technical goals/standards including updated performance standards for best practice work. Develops training to assure key clinical initiatives in quality/redesign/practice improvement are integrated into practice. Collaborates in development and implementation of orientation programs for new nursing staff and works directly with managers to assure development of strategies to integrate new staff members into the health care teams. Collaborates with other nursing leaders to implement strategies to monitor and evaluate nursing orientation programs, continuing education and skills development programs. Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum three (3) years of recent clinical experience. Education Bachelors degree in nursing. License, Certification, Registration N/A Additional Requirements: Clinical expertise in team and program development. Verbal and written communication. Clinical practice in non acute or ambulatory nursing. Teaching; group facilitation. Program evaluation. Individual and group skills assessment. Adult learning theory and practice. Computer and technology proficient Preferred Qualifications: Clinical nurse specialist experience. Knowledge and experience in application of quality and process improvement methods and translation into clinical practice. Public speaking skills and knowledge of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington or other large health care systems. Washington State RN license. Masters degree in nursing or related field (e.g., MPH, MHA).

Provides comprehensive skilled nursing care and services to patients in the home setting. Works on an interdisciplinary team to provide care in the home health, palliative care and hospice programs. Accountable for the assessment, development of plan of care, education and consultation related to pain and symptom management as well as adjustment to changes in health status. Plans for the return of patient care to primary Health Care providers as indicated. Essential Responsibilities: Communicates and collaborates with other interdisplinary team members and with the patient family in planning and implementing care. Records accurate and pertinent data in the electronic medical record in a timely manner, according to documentation guidelines. Adheres to KFHPW infection control, safety, hazardous waste, universal precautions, and CPR standards. Provides nursing interventions requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, and initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Follows through the plan of care as developed to: provide appropriate instruction to patient/caregiver about health care, disease management and adjustment to illness; direct and supervise the care and services of LPN and HHA in the home setting; perform treatments; instruct patients/families in self care activities and home safety; and competently perform skills/tasks per plan of care. This includes pain and symptom management in the home. Performs skilled procedures to include injections, dressings, catheter insertion and care, colostomy and trachiotomy, central line IVcareand blood draws. Identifies educational needs. Instructs patient according to the plan of care. Provides care and case management with interdisciplinary team. Identifies own learning needs, including those related to age-specific populations and participates in educational efforts to meet those needs. Participates in the following: staff orientation; self and colleague/team performance reviews; and activities related to quality care and cost saving measures. Adheres to KFHPW personnel policies and maintains a high standard of professional work habits. Demonstrates an appearance consistent with KFHPW dress code policy. Assesses patient need for care and communicates with other health care providers appropriately and in a timely manner. Collects data relevant to visit throughout the duration of care. Develops and initiates the plan of care based on assessment. Communicates and collaborates with medical doctor(s) to establish plan of care. Evaluates patient response to care through timely assessment, communication and observation. Modifies plan of care through assessement based upon patient and care systems response. Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum two (2) years of experience as Registered Nurse in medical surgical, home health or hospice. Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived. Education Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited program. High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration Registered Nurse License (Washington) required at hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse required at hire Driver's License (Washington) required at hire Additional Requirements: Proof of automobile insurance. Demonstrated experience providing care planning within a community setting (continuum of care). Ability to work independently. Ability to transfer/position patients as needs require. Basic laptop skills including MS Office Suite. Customer service skills. Preferred Qualifications: Horizon for home care system experience. Bachelors degree in Nursing or a related health care field.

Description: NIGHT SHIFT Job Summary: Provide nursing care to a defined group of patients, adhering to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington ambulatory Nursing Care Standards, the Nursing Code of Ethics and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington policies. Coordinate and facilitate Health Care services for the patient in other segments of the Health Care delivery system. Provide and coordinate nursing care for the patient in collaboration with the Health Care team. The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the Health Care team, overseeing and participating in patient assessment and the formulation and implementation of the care plan. The Urgent Care RN will provide care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment that acts similarly to a free-standing emergency department. Patient populations will include all ages, from neonates to geriatrics. Care will also include a large variety of chief complaints ranging from neurological, cardiac, and minor injury or illness. Ability to quickly prioritize and use critical thinking and clinical judgement to provide emergent and urgent care. Ability to work collaboratively with providers and other Urgent Care staff to provide high-quality patient care. Essential Responsibilities: Using the nursing process, provides ongoing assessment of the nursing care needs of a defined group of patients. Uses nursing diagnosis to describe this assessment. Develops a written plan of care for patient care needs. Assists patients and families/significant others in developing health care goals which are part of the individualized plan of care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources. Provides nursing interventions safely and competently. Provides the patient and family/significant others with information preceding interventions. Provides telephone consultation to patients and family/significant others Provides ongoing evaluation of the patients response to care. Anticipates and recognizes changes in the patients status and need for nursing care. Modifies the individual plan of care in collaboration with the health care team. Demonstrates understanding of the physiologic and psychological effects of normal aging by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to meet the needs of those populations served. Demonstrates effective communication skills with those specific age populations served. Identifies own learning needs and participates in educational programs related to those age-specific patient populations served (Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Geriatric). Collaborates, communicates and coordinates with other health care team members in planning and implementing care. Assesses the needs of designated patients requiring hospitalization; initiates nursing admission database and discharge planning in collaboration with inpatient staff and physician. Cooperates and communicates effectively with other team members in order to accomplish the workload. Communicates recognition of the patients and family/significant others psychosocial, cultural and emotional needs in each nurse-patient interaction. Orients patients and family/significant others to the role of the professional nurse and other health care team members, the nursing services available, and the means of access to those services. Reinforces orientation to the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Identifies the patients educational needs as part of the nursing assessment. Develops an educational component for each nursing care plan. Provides teaching/counseling congruent with patients and family/significant others learning needs and the medical plan of care. Encourages patient compliance with therapeutic and medical regimens. Teaching is based on scientific and behavioral knowledge. Assesses patient lifestyle risk factors. Integrates health promotion and preventive aspects of care with the ongoing assessment of nursing care needs. Works with patient to develop a plan to improve general health status. Implements physical and psychological preventive measures. Promotes patient self-care responsibility for meeting their own health needs. Adheres to KFHPW documentation standards. Provides a safe environment for each patient and adheres to KFHPW safety standards. Adheres to KFHPW infection control standards and guidelines, including the guidelines for reporting communicable diseases. Identifies own learning needs and participates in continued education programs to meet those needs. Participates in staff orientation and student education activities. Collaborates with managers in completing the process for self and colleague/team performance reviews. Assures quality of care through development, implementation and evaluation of professional nursing standards and participation in multidisciplinary quality assurance activities. Participates in professional activities. Participates in nursing research and incorporates research findings into nursing practice. Adheres to KFHPW personnel policies and maintains a high standard of professional work habits. Consistently demonstrates an appearance consistent with current KFHPW dress code policy. Basic Qualifications: Experience Education Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited program License, Certification, Registration Registered Nurse License (Washington) required at hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse required at hire Basic Life Support required at hire Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire Additional Requirements: Communication, problem-solving, leadership and decision-making skills. Preferred Qualifications: Ambulatory care nursing experience. Primary nursing or case-management experience. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). Emergency department nursing experience. Pediatric Advanced Life Support at hire.

Provide nursing care to a defined group of patients, adhering to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington ambulatory Nursing Care Standards, the Nursing Code of Ethics and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington policies. Coordinate and facilitate Health Care services for the patient in other segments of the Health Care delivery system. Provide and coordinate nursing care for the patient in collaboration with the Health Care team. The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the Health Care team, overseeing and participating in patient assessment and the formulation and implementation of the care plan. Essential Responsibilities: Using the nursing process, provides ongoing assessment of the nursing care needs of a defined group of patients. Uses nursing diagnosis to describe this assessment. Develops a written plan of care for patient care needs. Assists patients and families/significant others in developing health care goals which are part of the individualized plan of care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources. Provides nursing interventions safely and competently. Provides the patient and family/significant others with information preceding interventions. Provides telephone consultation to patients and family/significant others Provides ongoing evaluation of the patients response to care. Anticipates and recognizes changes in the patients status and need for nursing care. Modifies the individual plan of care in collaboration with the health care team. Demonstrates understanding of the physiologic and psychological effects of normal aging by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to meet the needs of those populations served. Demonstrates effective communication skills with those specific age populations served. Identifies own learning needs and participates in educational programs related to those age-specific patient populations served (Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Geriatric). Collaborates, communicates and coordinates with other health care team members in planning and implementing care. Assesses the needs of designated patients requiring hospitalization; initiates nursing admission database and discharge planning in collaboration with inpatient staff and physician. Cooperates and communicates effectively with other team members in order to accomplish the workload. Communicates recognition of the patients and family/significant others psychosocial, cultural and emotional needs in each nurse-patient interaction. Orients patients and family/significant others to the role of the professional nurse and other health care team members, the nursing services available, and the means of access to those services. Reinforces orientation to the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Identifies the patients educational needs as part of the nursing assessment. Develops an educational component for each nursing care plan. Provides teaching/counseling congruent with patients and family/significant others learning needs and the medical plan of care. Encourages patient compliance with therapeutic and medical regimens. Teaching is based on scientific and behavioral knowledge. Assesses patient lifestyle risk factors. Integrates health promotion and preventive aspects of care with the ongoing assessment of nursing care needs. Works with patient to develop a plan to improve general health status. Implements physical and psychological preventive measures. Promotes patient self-care responsibility for meeting their own health needs. Adheres to KFHPW documentation standards. Provides a safe environment for each patient and adheres to KFHPW safety standards. Adheres to KFHPW infection control standards and guidelines, including the guidelines for reporting communicable diseases. Identifies own learning needs and participates in continued education programs to meet those needs. Participates in staff orientation and student education activities. Collaborates with managers in completing the process for self and colleague/team performance reviews. Assures quality of care through development, implementation and evaluation of professional nursing standards and participation in multidisciplinary quality assurance activities. Participates in professional activities. Participates in nursing research and incorporates research findings into nursing practice. Adheres to KFHPW personnel policies and maintains a high standard of professional work habits. Consistently demonstrates an appearance consistent with current KFHPW dress code policy. Basic Qualifications: Experience Education Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited program License, Certification, Registration Registered Nurse License (Washington) required at hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse required at hire Basic Life Support required at hire Additional Requirements: Communication, problem-solving, leadership and decision-making skills. Preferred Qualifications: Ambulatory care nursing experience. Primary nursing or case-management experience. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN).

OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR EMPLOYEES GOES BEYOND THE WORKPLACE, INCLUDING COMPETITIVE WAGES THAT REFLECT YOUR VALUE TO THE COMPANY! APPLY TODAY TO LEARN MORE! Additional pay benefits of the new contract for SEIU represented roles, full and part time (can be stacked): • $2.00/hour Acute Care Premium (Urgent Care, Perioperative Services and Capitol Hill Inpatient Unit) Premiums • $2.00/hour Location Premium for onsite work at Bellevue Medical Center and Capitol Hill Campus Job Summary: Provide nursing care to a defined group of patients, adhering to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington ambulatory Nursing Care Standards, the Nursing Code of Ethics and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington policies. As the leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. The Urgent Care RN will provide care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment that acts similarly to a free-standing emergency department. Patient populations will include all ages, from neonates to geriatrics. Care will also include a large variety of chief complaints ranging from neurological, cardiac, and minor injury or illness. Ability to quickly prioritize and use critical thinking and clinical judgement to provide emergent and urgent care. Ability to work collaboratively with providers and other Urgent Care staff to provide high-quality patient care. Essential Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors: Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws. Serves as a leader of the health care team; delegates tasks appropriately and demonstrates appropriate accountability. Understands own and team members scope of practice and escalates issues as appropriate. Demonstrates professional, supportive behavior. Champions new ideas. Leads and directs others through the change process. Utilizes communication strategies including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes. Participates in problem identification and resolution. Mentors, orients, precepts, and coaches others in unit specific operations and patient care activities Shares responsibility and authority with subordinates and holds him/her accountable for performance. Demonstrates ability to problem solve with other departments to assist member problem resolution. Prioritizes, delegates, and supervises work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities. Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Nursing Process: Develops and/or contributes to the individualized plan of care that reflects assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of that plan. Ensures plan shows multidisciplinary planning, consultation, and education. Ensures plan is reflective of admission or outpatient database, on-going findings, age-appropriate care, culturally specific needs, and appropriate acuity. Ensures plan is discussed with patients, family/significant others, and completed in a timely manner. Monitors the patients progress based on the plan. Revises plan on an ongoing basis based on patient condition and evaluation of progress. Ensures care meets standards of practice. Ensures effective development and completion of discharge plan including discharge barriers and patient/family education. Ensures that patients clearly understand discharge instructions. In outpatient, identify barriers and needs for patient/family education that will facilitate the outpatient medical management plan. Ensures patient safety related but not limited to, medications and procedures utilizing the five rights; patient falls; decubitus prevention and prevention of nosocomial infections. Ensures optimal pain control and patient comfort; identifies and discusses patient anxieties, fears or concerns regarding patient condition, treatment or discharge. Ensures that patient understands medication purpose, side effects, and administration instructions in the hospital as well as at the time of discharge. Documentation: Charting is accurate, legible, dated, and timed. Documentation reflects the nursing process and interventions and evaluations taken. Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently for optimal patient care. Clinical Outcomes: Discusses patient findings and progress toward outcomes with physicians and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing completion by departmental competency validation. Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of data, assessments, and evaluations of patient outcomes. Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing, and improving. Will float to other hospital departments, as needed, with appropriate orientation. Workplace Safety: Adherence to LMP Workplace Safety principles and practices. Applies standard precautions; maintains a safe environment for self and others Patient Care Experience: Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specified department. Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests. Makes appropriate referrals and facilitates the customers ability to utilize resources. Maintains and protects patient confidentiality Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment. Treats all families of patients with courtesy, respect, kindness and compassion. Provides an optimal patient care experience by actively listening to the needs of patients and family members and taking responsibility for meeting those identified needs. Gives patients information in a way they can understand and ensures comprehension. Provides a patient care experience that exceeds members expectations. Team Commitment: Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others. Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance. Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism. Acts as a resource, preceptor, and mentor to new employees, registry, students, and other team members. Attends all mandatory meetings, in-services and staff meetings as required, actively participates in other departmental professional development. Takes accountability for ensuring personal compliance with meal and rest break requirements, or communicates need for assistance to unit leaders. Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of an annual education plan. Keeps self informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendations for change. Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift. Supports a collaborative Labor-Management Partnership environment through unit-based teams. Fiscal Responsibility: Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime. Identifies and assists in systems improvement that needs simplification or correction. Utilizes payroll and non-payroll resources to their maximum potential. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited program. License, Certification, Registration Registered Nurse License (Washington) required at hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse required at hire Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire Basic Life Support required at hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire Additional Requirements: Communication, problem-solving, leadership and decision-making skills. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum one (1) year of experience inpatient medical or surgical adult care or completion of nurse residency program Completion of basic cardiac arrythmia course or recent cardiac telemetry experience Bachelor of science in Nursing (BSN). Emergency department nursing experience. Pediatric Advanced Life Support at hire.

Description: Floats between ED/UC and Med Surg Telemetry. 12 hour day shifts. Strongly prefer ED experience. American Heart Association BLS and ACLS required upon hire.PALS within 6 months from start. Please include your WA State and/or Multistate Compact RN license, BLS, ACLS and PALS numbers with issue and expiration dates in your application. Job Summary: Provide nursing care to a defined group of patients, adhering to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington ambulatory Nursing Care Standards, the Nursing Code of Ethics and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington policies. Coordinate and facilitate Health Care services for the patient in other segments of the Health Care delivery system. Provide and coordinate nursing care for the patient in collaboration with the Health Care team. The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the Health Care team, overseeing and participating in patient assessment and the formulation and implementation of the care plan. The Urgent Care RN will provide care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment that acts similarly to a free-standing emergency department. Patient populations will include all ages, from neonates to geriatrics. Care will also include a large variety of chief complaints ranging from neurological, cardiac, and minor injury or illness. Ability to quickly prioritize and use critical thinking and clinical judgement to provide emergent and urgent care. Ability to work collaboratively with providers and other Urgent Care staff to provide high-quality patient care. Essential Responsibilities: Using the nursing process, provides ongoing assessment of the nursing care needs of a defined group of patients. Uses nursing diagnosis to describe this assessment. Develops a written plan of care for patient care needs. Assists patients and families/significant others in developing health care goals which are part of the individualized plan of care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources. Provides nursing interventions safely and competently. Provides the patient and family/significant others with information preceding interventions. Provides telephone consultation to patients and family/significant others Provides ongoing evaluation of the patients response to care. Anticipates and recognizes changes in the patients status and need for nursing care. Modifies the individual plan of care in collaboration with the health care team. Demonstrates understanding of the physiologic and psychological effects of normal aging by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to meet the needs of those populations served. Demonstrates effective communication skills with those specific age populations served. Identifies own learning needs and participates in educational programs related to those age-specific patient populations served (Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Geriatric). Collaborates, communicates and coordinates with other health care team members in planning and implementing care. Assesses the needs of designated patients requiring hospitalization; initiates nursing admission database and discharge planning in collaboration with inpatient staff and physician. Cooperates and communicates effectively with other team members in order to accomplish the workload. Communicates recognition of the patients and family/significant others psychosocial, cultural and emotional needs in each nurse-patient interaction. Orients patients and family/significant others to the role of the professional nurse and other health care team members, the nursing services available, and the means of access to those services. Reinforces orientation to the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Identifies the patients educational needs as part of the nursing assessment. Develops an educational component for each nursing care plan. Provides teaching/counseling congruent with patients and family/significant others learning needs and the medical plan of care. Encourages patient compliance with therapeutic and medical regimens. Teaching is based on scientific and behavioral knowledge. Assesses patient lifestyle risk factors. Integrates health promotion and preventive aspects of care with the ongoing assessment of nursing care needs. Works with patient to develop a plan to improve general health status. Implements physical and psychological preventive measures. Promotes patient self-care responsibility for meeting their own health needs. Adheres to KFHPW documentation standards. Provides a safe environment for each patient and adheres to KFHPW safety standards. Adheres to KFHPW infection control standards and guidelines, including the guidelines for reporting communicable diseases. Identifies own learning needs and participates in continued education programs to meet those needs. Participates in staff orientation and student education activities. Collaborates with managers in completing the process for self and colleague/team performance reviews. Assures quality of care through development, implementation and evaluation of professional nursing standards and participation in multidisciplinary quality assurance activities. Participates in professional activities. Participates in nursing research and incorporates research findings into nursing practice. Adheres to KFHPW personnel policies and maintains a high standard of professional work habits. Consistently demonstrates an appearance consistent with current KFHPW dress code policy. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited program License, Certification, Registration Registered Nurse License (Washington) required at hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse required at hire Basic Life Support required at hire Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire Additional Requirements: Communication, problem-solving, leadership and decision-making skills. Preferred Qualifications: Ambulatory care nursing experience. Primary nursing or case-management experience. Emergency department nursing experience. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). Pediatric Advanced Life Support at hire.

We are hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at our Moses Lake, WA location! $25-$30 / hourly At Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you! employee wellness programs flexibility for true work-life balance holidays & paid time off continuing education & career growth opportunities company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today! The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home. Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. May not alter the plan of care. Instructs the patients family in the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient. Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition daily. License Requirements Current LPN licensure in the state of Washington Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. CPR Certification required. At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: ***************************

We are hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse. $25-$30 / Per Hour At Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you! employee wellness programs flexibility for true work-life balance holidays & paid time off continuing education & career growth opportunities company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today! The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home. Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. May not alter the plan of care. Instructs the patients family in the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient. Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition daily. License Requirements Current LPN licensure in state of practice. Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. CPR Certification required. At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: ***************************

Days Off: Saturday, Sunday Shift: Day Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage) Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan Union Representation: This position is a part of a union and is represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW. About DESC: DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness. As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 3,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness. JOB DEFINITION The Registered Nurse (RN) acts as a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing nursing services to adults experiencing homelessness. The DESC emergency housing sites provide 24-hour, low-barrier, enhanced supportive services. Here, the RN will provide in-the-moment, low-threshold medical access to clients who may otherwise not present to more traditional clinics. Work is done under the supervision of the Outpatient Nurse Manager, Nursing Director and Medical Director at DESC's emergency housing sites. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide clinical assessments, RN case management, medical monitoring, wound care and other treatments, intervention in medical emergencies, and linkages to behavioral health treatment and primary care. Be able to use critical thinking, clinical judgment, patience, and flexibility in frequent contacts with clients. Have strong communication and customer service skills. Assess clients for a range of health care needs and facilitate linkage and on-going connection to relevant urgent, primary and specialty health services to ensure continuity of care. Advocate for patients' access to a variety of community resources and services. Oversee on-site medication monitoring services. Work in close collaborative partnership with prescribing providers, verbally share care plan and clearly document and communicate with prescribers. Engage with emergency housing staff, other nurses, behavioral health providers and case managers to provide follow-up care of patients. Manage client registry to proactively identify clients who need follow-up and reach out to them personally and through case managers and outreach staff. Participate in supervision, program meetings and in-service trainings. Comply with the agency's clinical accountability policies and procedures; maintain current and complete clinical records; participate in quality assurance activities. Participate in verbal de-escalation and physical interventions in emergent situations and be willing and able to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe and secure environment. Build trusting relationships with clients who may be wary and difficult to engage by employing a warm and accepting approach that includes trauma informed care, harm reduction and motivational interviewing. Demonstrate a commitment to this approach through language and behavior. Make frequent contact with clients and use motivational interviewing, client-driven goal exploration, and supportive counseling to enhance adherence. Teach clients about safer substance use, overdose prevention and overdose reversal. Provide / coordinate chronic disease management; educate client re: self-care and medication management. Other duties as assigned. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of Washington, in good standing. Interest or experience in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional behavioral health programs. Be able to pass a Washington State Criminal background check. Knowledge of Harm Reduction strategies. Ability to relate to a wide range of people, demonstrate highly developed communication skills, and have a desire to serve homeless, mentally ill clients. Ability to remain open and receptive to constructive feedback. Ability to communicate and coordinate with staff from diverse backgrounds. Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of peculiar or disturbing behavior. Subscribe to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for clients. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and skill in working with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders; with homeless or formerly homeless individuals; and crisis intervention and stabilization experience. Familiarity with Recovery Principles, Crisis Intervention and Stabilization, Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders, Intensive Case Management, Illness Management, and relevant Evidenced based/Emerging best practices. Bachelor of Nursing degree. Bilingual in Spanish/English. Strong applicants are able to demonstrate the ability to be positive in their empathetic responses to all persons; understand the value of meaningful and deep client engagement; and value a non-judgmental response to sensitive issues. Candidates should be able to accept feedback and work in a highly collaborative and sometimes stressful environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other persons by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and to operate computer hardware systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Salary Description $103,545.12 - $114,309.12 annually