Yakima Hospice Night Triage RN - PRN

MultiCare Health System•Yakima, WA

4d•$42 - $76•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a PRN (as needed) position for a Registered Nurse (RN) working the night shift in Yakima, focusing on after-hours triage for Home Health and Hospice patients. The role involves managing phone calls from patients, referral sources, and providers, assessing the need for home visits, and performing necessary nursing visits. The RN will work independently in various settings, including patient homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, coordinating care with caregivers and family members. Key responsibilities include patient and family engagement in goal setting and self-management, supporting end-of-life decisions, coordinating with the YMH House Supervisor for float assignments, documenting services in the electronic medical record, communicating with the day shift team, and completing follow-up calls for newly admitted patients. The position is part of a hospital-based team at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital, aiming to provide specialized nursing care with a multidisciplinary approach in an environment that fosters professional development and collaboration.

Requirements

Licensed in the State of Washington as a Registered Nurse
Current CPR Certification
Current WA state driver’s license and proof of insurance
Car for travel to and from home visits during shift.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service or internal candidates hired before January 1, 2021 may be considered in satisfaction of this requirement in lieu of an education agreement
Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL)
Current BLS Certification required
ACLS or NALS or PALS or TNCC or NRP certification, as required by facility or department

Nice To Haves

Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred
Certification in specialty area preferred
One (1) year of experience in acute care setting preferred

Responsibilities

Triage after hour phone calls from patients/referral sources/providers in both Home Health and Hospice.
Determine in the triaging process if the patient needs a home visit and complete necessary nursing visits.
Able to work independently in home settings; nursing home settings; assisted living settings coordinating care with caregivers and family members.
Able to use teach back skills and other tools to engage the patient and family in goal setting and self-management.
Able to support difficult decisions for patients/families such as end of life (Hospice) services.
Coordinate with YMH House Supervisor to assist as a free float when not supporting Home Health and Hospice triage and visit needs.
Document services performed per agency policy in the electronic medical record.
Communicate with the day shift triage and the patient’s case manager about the phone call/visit and follow-up needs.
Complete phone calls for tuck-in or follow-up for newly admitted patients.
Organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis.
Utilize the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience and cost reduction.
Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff and members of the health care team.
Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds.