Visiting Nurse
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: ROTATION ON BUSINESS DAYS, HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS.
Job Summary: 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: 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 tracheotomy, central line IV care
and blood draws. Identifies educational needs. Instructs patient
according to the plan of care. Provides care and case management
with interdisciplinary team. 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.
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 assessment 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 Basic Life
Support 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 homecare
system experience. Bachelors degree in Nursing or related health
care field.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Wheaton-Glenmont , Visiting Nurse, Healthcare , Washington, Maryland
