Hospice Support Registered Nurse RN

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy•Richland, WA

9d•$38 - $57

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, admissions, 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 Hospice Support 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

Associate Degree in Nursing.
Unrestricted Registered Nurse Licensure in Washington State
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, as driving is an essential function of this role. Must meet insurance eligibility requirements.
Must have reliable transportation and the ability to independently drive within Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s service areas to provide in-home patient and family services and support in clients' homes, facilities, and community locations
Moderate computer skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Available to work on-call a minimum of two-holiday shifts per year.
This position is designated as safety-sensitive and will require passing pre-employment drug testing, which includes cannabis testing in WA State.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Bilingual in Spanish 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
Develops timely, individualized care plans
Provides both 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
Provides emotional support for individuals facing end-of-life challenges
Collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in homes and facilities
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.
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.