Hospice After Hours and On-Call RN

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy•Richland, WA

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About The Position

The Hospice After Hours and On-Call Registered Nurse (AHOC RN), provides compassionate, patient-centered care during non-business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. This role ensures continuity of care for hospice patients by responding to urgent medical needs, managing symptoms, providing support, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring the highest level of comfort for patients in their final stages of life. This role requires excellent clinical skills, empathy, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted Washington State license as a Registered Nurse.
At least two years of post-education nursing experience, preferably with one year in a hospice, palliative care, or oncology setting.
Reliable transportation and the ability to independently travel within Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s service area to deliver patient and family care in homes, facilities, and community settings.
Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and remain calm under pressure in urgent situations.
Must be available evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as part of the on-call nursing staff.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact compassionately with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and Intermediate computer skills.
This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen which includes cannabis testing in Washington State.
Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Safety (BLS)
Washington State Food Worker Card issued by the Department of Health
4 holiday shifts per year, one backup shift per month

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Hospice and Palliative Care.
Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement: $0.70 per mile, for eligible positions.
Vacation: Accrual of hours each pay period based on hours worked.
Wellness Days: After the 90-day introductory period, eligible employees can convert up to two sick days into wellness days.
Annual "Yay Day": Full-time employees receive 1 paid day off every January to volunteer in the community.
Bereavement Leave: 3 days of bereavement leave after the introductory period for the loss of an immediate family member, household pet, or service animal.
Sick Time: Earned on an accrual basis.
Paid Holidays: Ten recognized holidays with no waiting period for new hires.
Health Benefits: Opt-in for Low Deductible Health Benefits, Vision, and Dental starting the first month following your start date.
Health Benefit Options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Life Flight.
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits: Pet Insurance, Globe Life, and Life Flight.
Agency-covered benefits: Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment at 1x Annual Salary, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability.
401k: You can start contributing right away and up to 5% employer matching after 1 year of employment for eligible employees.
Premium Pay: Bilingual in Spanish: Verified through ALTA staff testing and Approved Certifications: Premium pay upon review and approval.
Tuition Assistance: After 1-year of employment, eligible employees can receive up to $5,250 annually in higher education assistance.
Continuing Education Units: Tri-Cities chaplaincy utilizes Relias Learning and CAPC for employees to earn continuing education units for their credential requirements.
Certification and Training Opportunities: Employees can partner with their department director on professional goals that benefit the agency and themselves for certification and training opportunities.