RN HART Admission Patient Care Coordinator

St. Joseph Medical Center•University Place, WA

3d•$46 - $79

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide hospice admission and patient care coordination. The role evaluates and admits patients to hospice services while ensuring professional standards and regulatory requirements are met. It also responds to urgent client calls, assesses symptom-management needs, and coordinates timely interventions. The RN provides end-of-life education and supports the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of clients and their families. The position requires phone-based assessment, collaboration with physicians, communication of clear triage instructions, and independent clinical judgment supported by academic and clinical preparation. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Two years of related nursing work experience in an acute clinical care setting demonstrating the required job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Work experience in at least one of these clinical specialty areas: Oncology, Med/Surg, Nutrition Support, Pediatrics, IV Therapy, Gerontology, or Home Health.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and admit patients to hospice services in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Respond to urgent client calls, assess symptom-management needs, and coordinate timely interventions.
Provide end-of-life education to clients and families, addressing physical, psychological, and spiritual needs.
Assess situations over the phone, collaborate with physicians, and address urgent clinical issues.
Gather information and provide clear instructions during triage.