Hospice Admissions RN On-Call

Kline Galland • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The On-Call Hospice Admissions RN provides responsive, high-quality hospice admissions and urgent clinical support during assigned on-call hours. This role is responsible for completing hospice admissions across all levels of care and care settings throughout the King County area, responding to urgent and same-day admissions, and serving as a clinical backup when additional support is required. The RN collaborates closely with Intake, interdisciplinary team members, referral sources, patients, and families to ensure timely, coordinated, and compassionate care.

Requirements

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (state-specific as required)
• Strong assessment, organization, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively in time-sensitive and emotionally complex situations
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Hospice or palliative care experience strongly preferred
• Acute care, hospital-based admissions, or on-call nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete timely hospice admissions for patients qualifying for Routine Home Care or General Inpatient (GIP) level of care across all settings, including hospitals, private residences, assisted living communities, adult family homes, and skilled nursing facilities.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and symptom-focused evaluations.
• Review and confirm hospice eligibility in collaboration with Intake and the hospice physician.
• Complete medication reconciliation and evaluate current symptom management needs.
• Provide patient and family education regarding hospice philosophy, services, benefits, and expectations.
• Explain and obtain informed consent, election statements, and required hospice admission documentation.
• Initiate the hospice plan of care and coordinate immediate needs such as medications, durable medical equipment (DME), and supplies.
• Identify and address urgent symptom management needs at the time of admission.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and care needs to the interdisciplinary team.
• Respond to urgent and same-day hospice admissions during assigned on-call hours.
• Respond to urgent visit needs, including symptom escalation or time-sensitive clinical concerns.
• Provide clinical backup support to field staff as needed.
• Support smooth transitions of care, including hospital discharges to hospice and changes in level of care (e.g., GIP).
• Interface and coordinate closely with Intake, referral sources, care partners, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with hospice regulations and organizational standards.

Benefits

• Paid Sick time
• Annual seniority bonus/recognition
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Mileage reimbursement for travel
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing education opportunities and RN professional development
• Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on compassion, dignity, and community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees