Palliative Care RN

Under the direction of the Palliative Care Manager, the Palliative Care RN is responsible for individual patient/family assessment, facilitating patient care, performing patient and family education in conjunction with Palliative Care Physicians, ARNP’s and other members of the palliative care team and the patient care team. Assessment will include complex medical, emotional, social, spiritual and financial needs and assist families and health‑care team to create a comprehensive care plan based on family goals.

The role regularly communicates with Social Services to help facilitate community‑based and Providence resources and serves as the hub of multiple lines of communication between the patient, referring physician, palliative care physician and both inpatient/outpatient support services providers. This position also assesses and facilitates appropriate treatment per orders for patients at end of life on “Comfort Care,” encompassing nursing assessment, liaison abilities, communication, education and team/family support.

• Washington registered nurse license upon hire.
• 3 years nursing experience.
• 3 years experience in oncology, medical‑surgical, geriatric, critical care, palliative care, and/or nursing care of the terminally ill patient.
• Experience in collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Hospice and palliative care certification upon hire.
• Experience in pediatric and adult nursing.
• 3 years nursing experience in oncology and supportive care in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Clinical nursing care in ICU, oncology, medical‑surgical, palliative care nursing and/or hospice.
• Experience in providing patient and staff education.
• Experience in grief counseling and crisis intervention.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, paid parental leave, vacations, holidays and many well‑being resources. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime and bonuses.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other prohibited basis.

Job Schedule:

Part time;

Job Shift: Day;

Work Location:

Sacred Heart Medical Center‑Spokane;
Pay Range: $42.09 - $65.35.