Hospice RN PT

Overview

Position:
Hospice Support Registered Nurse (RN)

Location:

Benton Franklin County

Type:
Part Time Non-Exempt

Anticipated

Schedule:

Thursday Friday Saturday 8:00am – 4:30pm

Mission, Vision, Values:
Mission:
Guiding our community members to live their best lives, even and especially through the end of life.
Vision:
Tri-Cities Chaplaincy is the recognized source for expert guidance during a crisis, at and through life s end, and following a loss.
Values:
Accessibility, Integrity, Achievement, Supportive Environment

Position Overview:

The Hospice Support RN is a vital member of Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s hospice and palliative care team. This role manages the intake and admission process for new patients, conducts comprehensive assessments, and develops timely, individualized care plans. The RN provides both in-person and telephonic triage to evaluate patient needs, determine appropriate levels of care, and ensure effective coordination with families, healthcare providers, and community partners.

In addition to triage and intake responsibilities, this role delivers skilled in-home hospice nursing care, including symptom and pain management, patient and caregiver education, and emotional support for individuals facing end-of-life challenges. The RN collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in homes and facilities. This position also supports relationship-building with referral sources and participates in community outreach to enhance awareness and accessibility of hospice and palliative care services.

This multifaceted role requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and compassionate communication to support patients and families throughout their end-of-life journey.

Responsibilities:

• Manage intake and admission processes for new patients.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop timely, individualized care plans.
• Provide in-person and telephonic triage to evaluate patient needs and determine levels of care.
• Coordinate with families, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Deliver in-home hospice nursing care, including symptom and pain management.
• Educate patients and caregivers and provide emotional support.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care in homes and facilities.
• Support relationship-building with referral sources and participate in community outreach.
• Apply strong clinical judgment and compassionate communication throughout end-of-life care.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Washington.
• Available to work occasional evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.
• Ability to adapt to different work environments and provide care in diverse settings.
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to establish rapport with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize competing demands.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to caring for patients and families during their end-of-life journey.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with electronic medical records systems.
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Pass pre-employment drug testing, including cannabis testing in WA State (safety-sensitive role).
• Successful completion of Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
• Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in hospice, palliative care, or related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, with ability to communicate effectively in both languages.

Compensation and Benefits

Hiring Range: $37.67/hour - $57.22/hour

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 upon successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment in good standing.

Premiums:
Weeknight $2.50/hour;
Weekend day $2.25/hour;
Weekend Night $4.75/hour;
On Call Standby $4.00/hour

Note regarding the listed pay range:
Pay ranges are established based on factors including education, certifications, knowledge, skills, experience, internal equity, and market conditions.

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