Hospice Registered Nurse | King County

Pennant Group • Washington, DC

3d • $115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Puget Sound Home Health and Hospice is hiring a full-time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to serve South King County, Washington, in response to growth and the opening of new territories. The RN provides hospice care through patient assessments, care planning, medication and symptom management, patient and family education, home visits, and coordination with physicians, the interdisciplinary team, and outside services. The role also includes triaging urgent calls and participating in an on-call rotation, supporting patients and families through end-of-life care, mentoring new staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate critical thinking.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a hospice agency is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop and update care plans.
• Administer medications and manage symptoms.
• Educate and support patients and families.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Make home visits as needed.
• Document accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate with physicians and the care team.
• Triage urgent calls and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Guide patients and families on hospice philosophy, DNR orders, and advance directives.
• Provide emotional support at end of life.
• Mentor new staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate with outside services, including durable medical equipment providers and pharmacies.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $115,000 to $125,000, depending on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with eligibility beginning the first of the month after hire.
• Paid sick leave, holidays, and paid time off.
• Incentives for on-call work.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Mileage reimbursement and travel stipends.
• Flexible schedules.
• Comprehensive training.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Hardship Funds.
• Health and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary insurance programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed