Jobs · Healthcare · Washington

Hospice Admission Nurse

VitalHires · Tacoma, WA · 3 days ago
Healthcare$52–$63/hrFull-time

About the role

Join Our Hospice Care Team At Envision Hospice, we believe patient care is about honoring life - every moment, every story, every individual. Serving communities across Washington, our team of dedicated professionals provides comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to patients and families during one of life’s most meaningful journeys. We are seeking a compassionate RN Hospice Admission Nurse to perform admissions and patient assessments, primarily serving patients throughout Pierce County.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient assessments addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
  • Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team on care plans
  • Educate and support patients and families during hospice admission
  • Complete required documentation accurately and promptly
  • Perform hospice admissions and, when not scheduled, provide routine visits including death visits
  • Stay current with hospice best practices, policies, and regulatory standards

Requirements

  • Active Washington State RN license and BLS certification
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Minimum 1 year hospice or home health nursing experience preferred
  • Minimum 2–3 years healthcare-related experience required
  • Proficient with EMR systems and healthcare technologies
  • Strong judgment, initiative, and ability to work independently
  • Culturally sensitive and adaptable to diverse patient population

Qualifications

Minimum 2-5 yrs

Skills

Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, and Pet Insurance with HSA options Supplemental and Life Insurance Paid time off (PTO) accrual equivalent to 3 weeks per year 6 paid holidays 401(k) with company match Competitive compensation: $52.00 - $63.00/hour, based on factors such as years of nursing experience, direct hospice or home health experience, and specialized clinical expertise. Mileage reimbursement Company-branded scrubs provided Monthly employee celebrations recognizing achievements and milestones Fostered culture built on open communication, teamwork, and continual learning, where every team member feels supported and valued Primary Responsibilities Conduct patient assessments addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team on care plans Educate and support patients and families during hospice admission Complete required documentation accurately and promptly Perform hospice admissions and, when not scheduled, provide routine visits including death visits Stay current with hospice best practices, policies, and regulatory standards Requirements Active Washington State RN license and BLS certification Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Minimum 1 year hospice or home health nursing experience preferred Minimum 2–3 years healthcare-related experience required Proficient with EMR systems and healthcare technologies Strong judgment, initiative, and ability to work independently Culturally sensitive and adaptable to diverse patient population

Pay

$52 - $63/hr

Schedule

Full-Time | Monday - Friday

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