Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Lead RN

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy•Richland, WA

33d•$42 - $64

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the In-Home Hospice Manager (a Registered Nurse), the Hospice and Palliative Care Intake Nurse Lead is a key member of the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy team. This position is responsible for managing and coordinating the intake process for patients entering hospice and palliative care services. Primary responsibilities include assessing patients' needs, obtaining and reviewing relevant medical information, and ensuring a seamless transition from initial contact to assignment with the appropriate provider. The Nurse Lead also provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to the intake and triage nursing team, ensuring compliance with protocols, regulatory requirements, and the highest standard of patient-centered care.

Requirements

Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Washington.
Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Safety (BLS)
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, as driving is an essential function of this role. Must meet insurance eligibility requirements.
At least two years of nursing experience, preferably with one year of acute care, home health, or hospice nursing.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
This position is designated as safety-sensitive and will require pre-employment drug testing, which includes cannabis testing in WA State.
Ability to report to the assigned work location(s) as scheduled and maintain consistent, reliable attendance.
Participate in the administrator on-call nursing supervisor rotation; respond promptly and effectively to patient and employee needs, including providing direct patient care when necessary

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Two years of management/leadership experience.
Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages.

Responsibilities

managing and coordinating the intake process for patients entering hospice and palliative care services
assessing patients' needs
obtaining and reviewing relevant medical information
ensuring a seamless transition from initial contact to assignment with the appropriate provider
providing leadership, supervision, and guidance to the intake and triage nursing team
ensuring compliance with protocols, regulatory requirements, and the highest standard of patient-centered care

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.