Hospice House Registered Nurse (RN), FT 36

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy•Kennewick, WA

12d•$43 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice House Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, comprehensive care to terminally ill patients and their families in a Hospice House setting. Under the supervision of the Hospice House Nurse Manager, the RN identifies patient and family needs and coordinates services to provide preventive and supportive care. The RN oversees the work of LPNs, CNAs, and volunteers in the Hospice House and uses teaching, assessment, and intervention skills to enhance patients’ and families’ quality of life while supporting the philosophy, goals, and objectives of hospice care. This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Kennewick, Washington. The anticipated schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week and every other weekend. Day, night, and weekend shifts may be scheduled as needed. The role also requires reliable transportation and the ability to drive independently within the agency’s service area to provide in-home patient and family services and support in homes, facilities, and community locations. The starting hiring range is $42.67–$62.22 per hour. Shift and on-call premiums may apply. The organization describes its mission as guiding community members to live their best lives, including through the end of life, and offers a supportive environment, professional growth opportunities, and a range of benefits.

Requirements

Current Washington State license as a professional registered nurse.
Availability for day, night, and weekend shifts as needed and scheduled by the supervisor.
Reliable transportation and ability to drive independently within Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s service areas.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including cannabis testing in Washington State; the position is designated safety sensitive.
Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Safety (BLS).
Washington State Food Worker Card issued by the Department of Health.
Ability to report to assigned work locations as scheduled and maintain consistent, reliable attendance.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance as required by state law.
Satisfy state and agency health requirements by providing proof of immunization, declinations, or approved accommodations as applicable.
Pass criminal background and drug screenings.
Meet the position’s physical and environmental requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Complete agency and departmental orientation, required training, and ongoing education by designated deadlines.
Maintain current licenses and certifications required for the role.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate and comprehensive care to terminally ill patients and their families in a Hospice House setting.
Identify patient and family needs and coordinate services to provide preventive and supportive care.
Oversee the work of LPNs, CNAs, and volunteers in the Hospice House.
Use teaching, assessment, and intervention skills to enhance the quality of life for patients and families.
Provide in-home patient and family services and support in clients’ homes, facilities, and community locations.
Support the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
Participate in education and outreach activities promoting agency programs, including hospice care, advance planning, and bereavement services.
Protect patient and agency information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and access information only on a need-to-know basis.
Comply with agency policies, procedures, and practices; complete orientation, required training, continuing education, and policy reviews.
Maintain required licensure and certifications and meet assigned work availability and attendance expectations.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement of $0.72 per mile for eligible positions.
Vacation accrued each pay period based on hours worked.
Eligible employees may convert up to two sick days into wellness days after the 90-day introductory period.
Full-time employees receive one paid community volunteer day each January.
Three days of bereavement leave after the introductory period for the loss of an immediate family member, household pet, or service animal.
Accrued sick time.
Ten paid holidays, with no waiting period for new hires.
Optional low-deductible medical, vision, and dental benefits beginning the first month after the start date.
Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, accidental death and dismemberment, and Life Flight.
Voluntary supplemental benefits include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident protection plans, and Life Flight.
Agency-covered basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage at one times annual salary, long-term disability, and short-term disability.
401(k) contributions may begin immediately, with up to 5% employer matching after one year of employment for eligible employees.
Premium pay may be available for verified Spanish bilingual proficiency and approved certifications, subject to review and approval.
Eligible employees may receive up to $5,250 annually in higher education assistance after one year of employment.
Continuing education units through Relias Learning and CAPC.
Certification and training opportunities in partnership with the department director.