RN FLOAT

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Full Time Grandview, WA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $37.00 To $55.57 Hourly

Job Description Summary

The Float Nurse is a vital member of the hospice interdisciplinary team who provides flexible clinical support across assigned service areas. This position does not carry a dedicated patient caseload; instead, the Float Nurse assists with patient visits, coverage needs, and care coordination to support team workflow, continuity of care, and quality patient outcomes. The Float Nurse delivers compassionate, patient-centered hospice care while collaborating closely with clinical and interdisciplinary team members.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Complete baseline patient visits as assigned;daily assignments and priorities are determined by clinical leadership based on patient needs, staffing, geography, and organizational priorities.
• Provide hospice nursing care through routine, comprehensive, face-to-face, and symptom follow-up visits in patient homes, facilities, and other care settings.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and ongoing evaluations of patient condition, needs, symptoms, and response to treatment.
• May provide coverage for admissions, urgent/PRN visits, symptom management, routine visits, and other nursing needs as assigned across Heartlinks service areas.
• Identify changes in patient status and communicate pertinent findings, recommendations, and care needs to the interdisciplinary team.
  • Clear handoff back to the RN Case Manager/clinical team, particularly for changes in condition, medication concerns, safety issues, or follow-up needs.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and contribute to care planning and coordination.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Support team workflow by providing visit coverage and clinical assistance as needed.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Maintain compliance with hospice regulations, professional standards, and Heartlinks Hospice policies.
• Promote compassionate, patient-centered hospice care.

Position

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the applicable state.
• Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing, is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.