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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Patient Care Coordinator FLEX RN in Silverdale, Washington
Overview
We're proud to share that St. Joseph Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington (https://engage.yourchi.org/OTM4LUhESC01NTIAAAGF5aeunntWzMKY7bZ8ec_h9MYx18FyGSvJ-1mzaPS0Jl93cdMgM2zN97f1TM2TwxqrF_nlEbg=) State by U.S. News & World Report.
In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
The Hospice team provides end of life care to 400 patients per day in a wide variety of settings including homes, Adult Family Homes, Nursing Homes, Hospice House and Assisted Livings. We provide patient centered care focusing on comfort and quality of life. Staff are organized into multiple small teams based on geography and whether patients live in facilities or homes. Franciscan Hospice reaches patients in the 4,000 square mile area including King, Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Staff need to be willing to travel within their assigned area.
Responsibilities
Kitsap area only
Role:
RN Flex Patient Care Coordinator coordinates the care for Hospice patients who reside in the Hospice House facility. Coordination of care includes: coordination and direction of the interdisciplinary team, patient, family and facility staff; patient symptom management; and assessment of patient and family physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs. The incumbent provides end-of-life education to patient, family and facility staff and advocates for patients and families to ensure patient-focused care.
An incumbent exercises independent judgment consistent with professional licensure and applies skills obtained through academic and clinical preparation. Unusual problems or proposed deviations from guidelines, practices or precedents are discussed with a manager or physician before being initiated.
Incumbents assigned to Patient Care Coordinator FLEX RN IP provide coverage as assigned for nursing staff on vacation, call outs or to assist with extra patient loads.
Qualifications
Education/Work experience/requirements:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, and two years of related nursing work experience in an acute clinical care setting that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities. Work experience in one of the following clinical specialty areas is required: Oncology, Medical Surgical, Nutrition Support, Pediatrics, IV Therapy, Gerontology, and Home Health. BSN degree is preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Current licensure as an RN by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
Current Health Care Provider BLS Certification.
Current Department of Health Food Handler’s permit issued by the State of Washington.
Pay Range
$42.69 - $62.89 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.