Hospice Visit RN, NOC shift

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy•Kennewick, WA

11d•$43 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Visit RN provides compassionate, patient-centered care during non-business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. This role ensures continuity of care for hospice patients by responding to urgent medical needs, managing symptoms, providing support, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring the highest level of comfort for patients in their final stages of life. This role requires excellent clinical skills, empathy, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted Washington State license as Registered Nurse.
At least two years of post-education nursing experience, preferably with one year in a hospice, palliative care, or oncology setting.
Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and remain calm under pressure in urgent situations.
Must be available evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact compassionately with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and Intermediate computer skills.
This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen which includes cannabis testing in Washington State.
Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Safety (BLS)
Washington State Food Worker Card issued by the Department of Health
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 be 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

Prior experience in Hospice and Palliative Care.
Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages.

Responsibilities

Provides compassionate, patient-centered care during non-business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ensures continuity of care for hospice patients by responding to urgent medical needs.
Manages symptoms.
Provides support.
Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team.
Ensures the highest level of comfort for patients in their final stages of life.

Benefits

Vacation: Accrued each pay period based on your hours worked.
Sick Leave: Accrued in accordance with Washington State Sick Leave Law.
Wellness Days: After completion of the 90-day introductory period, employees may convert up to two (2) accrued sick days annually into wellness days.
Paid Holidays: Ten (10) paid agency observed holidays per year, available upon hire.
Bereavement Leave: Three (3) days for the loss of an immediate family member. Two (2) days for the loss of a household pet or service animal.
Community Volunteer Day (Yay Day): One (1) paid day annually for volunteer service, granted each January.
Health Insurance Benefits (Effective the first of the month following date of hire): Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Employer Paid-Benefits: Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance (1x annual salary), Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability.
Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D (Additional coverage), and Pet Insurance.
Voluntary Financial Protection Benefits: Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.
Air Ambulance: Discounted rate for Life Flight.
Retirement 401(K) Plan: Employees may contribute upon hire; employer matching of up to 5% begins the following January or June depending on Hire date after 1 year of employment.
Mileage Reimbursement: $0.72 per mile, for eligible positions. (Subject to change based on IRS rates)
Premium Pay: Bilingual (Spanish) pay premium (subject to proficiency verification through ALTA language services)
Certifications: Certification-based premium pay, as applicable and approved.
Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,250 annually after one (1) year of employment.
Professional Development: Access to continuing education through platforms such as Relias Learning and CAPC.