Hospice Support RN PT 24 $3000 Sign on Bonus

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy • Richland, WA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Support Registered Nurse (RN) is a vital member of Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s hospice and palliative care team. This role manages the intake and admission process for new patients, conducts comprehensive assessments, and develops timely, individualized care plans. The RN provides both in-person and telephonic triage to evaluate patient needs, determine appropriate levels of care, and ensure effective coordination with families, healthcare providers, and community partners. In addition to triage and intake responsibilities, this role delivers skilled in-home hospice nursing care, including symptom and pain management, patient and caregiver education, and emotional support for individuals facing end-of-life challenges. The RN collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in homes and facilities. This position also supports relationship-building with referral sources and participates in community outreach to enhance awareness and accessibility of hospice and palliative care services. This multifaceted role requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and compassionate communication to support patients and families throughout their end-of-life journey.

Requirements

• Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Washington.
• Available to work occasional evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and On-call.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to different work environments and provide effective care in diverse settings.
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to establish rapport with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize competing demands.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to caring for patients and families during their end-of-life journey.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with electronic medical records systems.
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• This position is designated as safety-sensitive and will require passing pre-employment drug testing, which includes cannabis testing in WA State.
• Successful completion of Blood Bourne Pathogens Training.
• Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Safety (BLS).
• Demonstrate support and adherence to the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Participate in education and outreach activities to promote agency programs, including hospice care, advanced planning, and bereavement services.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with agency policies, procedures, and practices.
• Protect patient and agency information per HIPAA guidelines. Only access information on a need-to-know basis.
• Maintain reliable personal transportation.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance per state requirements.
• 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 physical and environmental requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Complete agency and departmental orientation and required training programs.
• Complete ongoing education, policy reviews, and training by designated deadlines.
• Maintain current licensure(s) and certifications(s) required for the role.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Be available to work as assigned or scheduled.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in hospice, palliative care, or a related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Manages the intake and admission process for new patients.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments and develops individualized care plans.
• Provides in-person and telephonic triage to evaluate patient needs and determine appropriate levels of care.
• Ensures effective coordination with families, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Delivers skilled in-home hospice nursing care, including symptom and pain management.
• Provides patient and caregiver education and emotional support.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Supports relationship-building with referral sources.
• Participates in community outreach to enhance awareness and accessibility of hospice and palliative care services.

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.72 per mile, for eligible positions.
• Sick Time: Earned on an accrual basis.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed