In-Home Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Lead

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy•Richland, WA

3d•$41 - $62

About The Position

The In-Home Hospice Registered Nurse Lead (RN) supports the In-Home Hospice Manager by providing oversight, guidance, and clinical supervision to the in-home hospice nursing teams, including Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants, as assigned. The RN Lead provides a broad range of clinical support, including patient admissions, comprehensive assessments, visits, triage, intake, and informational sessions. This allows the RN Lead to support the team across all phases of hospice care delivery and ensure continuity in services. The RN Lead participates in the clinical on-call rotations and is prepared to respond to emerging clinical needs and provides oversight in the absence of a Nursing Manager. This role ensures care delivery remains patient and family-centered, aligned with hospice philosophy, and in compliance with regulatory requirements and agency standards.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program.
Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Washington.
Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Safety (BLS)
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance.
Driving is an essential function of this role; must be able to independently drive throughout Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s service area to provide care in homes, facilities, and community settings.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Moderate computer proficiency.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Available to participate in the on-call clinical supervisor rotation, including a minimum of two holiday shifts per year.
This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes cannabis testing in Washington State

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages.

Responsibilities

providing oversight
guidance
clinical supervision to the in-home hospice nursing teams
patient admissions
comprehensive assessments
visits
triage
intake
informational sessions
participates in the clinical on-call rotations
respond to emerging clinical needs
provides oversight in the absence of a Nursing Manager

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, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Protection plans, 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.