Hospice House Registered Nurse (RN), FT 36

Mission, Vision, Values

Mission: Guiding our community members to live their best lives, even and especially through the end of life.

Vision: Tri‑Cities Chaplaincy is the recognized source for expert guidance during a crisis, at and through life's end, and following a loss.

Values: Accessibility, Integrity, Achievement, Supportive Environment.

Position Overview

The Hospice House Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate and comprehensive care to terminally ill patients and their families in a Hospice House setting. Under the supervision of the Hospice House Nurse Manager, the RN identifies patient and family needs, coordinates services to deliver preventive and supportive care, and oversees the work of LPNs, CNAs, and volunteers. The RN demonstrates a commitment to hospice philosophy, goals, and objectives by utilizing teaching, assessment, and intervention skills to enhance quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and comprehensive care to terminally ill patients and their families in a Hospice House setting.
• Identify patient and family needs and coordinate services to deliver preventive and supportive care.
• Oversee the work of LPNs, CNAs, and volunteers in the Hospice House.
• Utilize teaching, assessment, and intervention skills to enhance quality of life for patients and families.
• Demonstrate commitment to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of hospice care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Washington State license as a professional registered nurse.
• Availability for day, night, and weekend shifts as needed and as scheduled by the supervisor.
• Reliable transportation and ability to independently drive within Tri‑Cities Chaplaincy’s service areas to provide in‑home patient and family services and support in clients' homes, facilities, and community locations.
• Position designated as Safety Sensitive.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to report to the assigned work location(s) as scheduled and maintain consistent, reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages.

Why Join Us?

• Purpose‑Driven Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference in patients’ and families’ lives.
• Supportive Environment: Thrive in a collaborative and caring atmosphere.
• Professional Growth: Access opportunities for learning and career development.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $42.67/hour – $62.22/hour

• Weeknight premium: $2.50/hour
• Weekend day premium: $2.25/hour
• Weekend night premium: $4.75/hour
• On‑call standby premium: $4.00/hour

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement: $0.72 per mile (eligible positions).
• Vacation accrual based on hours worked each pay period.
• Wellness days: After a 90‑day introductory period, eligible employees can convert up to two sick days into wellness days.
• Annual “Yay Day”: 1 paid day off every January to volunteer in the community (full‑time employees).
• Bereavement leave: 3 days after the introductory period for 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 medical, vision, and dental starting the first month.
• Additional health benefit options: 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 AD&D at 1× annual salary, long‑term disability, short‑term disability.
• 401(k): Immediate contribution eligibility with up to 5% employer match after 1 year.
• Premium pay for verified bilingual Spanish proficiency.
• Tuition assistance: Up to $5,250 annually after 1 year of employment.
• Continuing education units via Relias Learning and CAPC.
• Certification and training opportunities in partnership with department directors.

Agency Requirements

• Demonstrate support and adherence to the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values.