Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), FT 40

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy is seeking a compassionate and skilled In-Home Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality hospice care in patients' homes. This role involves providing skilled nursing care, pain management, and emotional support to patients facing end-of-life challenges, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

About the role

As an In-Home Hospice RN, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients receive the best possible care and comfort during their end-of-life journey. This position is full-time, non-exempt, with an anticipated schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, plus one on-call shift per month.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care and pain management to hospice patients in their homes.
• Offer emotional support to patients and their families during end-of-life care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Demonstrate support for and adherence to the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Participate in community outreach and education to promote agency programs, including hospice care, advanced planning, and bereavement services.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with agency policies, procedures, and practices.
• Protect patient and agency information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Complete agency and departmental orientation, required training, and ongoing education.
• Be available to work as assigned, including a minimum of two holiday shifts per year.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (required).
• Unrestricted Registered Nurse Licensure in Washington State (required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Moderate computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable personal transportation, valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance per state requirements.
• Pass pre-employment drug testing (including cannabis testing in WA State) and criminal background screening.
• Meet physical and environmental requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Satisfy state and agency health requirements, including proof of immunization or approved accommodations.
• Maintain current licensure and certifications required for the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Bilingual in Spanish (eligible for premium pay upon verification through ALTA staff testing and approval).

Pay

Hiring range: $37.67/hour - $57.22/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. New hires are eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus upon successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment in good standing.

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.72 per mile for eligible positions.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation hours accrued 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: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident protection plans, as well as Life Flight coverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits: Pet insurance, hospital indemnity, accident protection, and Life Flight plans.
• Agency-Covered Benefits: Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment at 1x annual salary, long-term disability, and short-term disability.
• 401k: Immediate eligibility to contribute, with up to 5% employer matching after 1 year of employment for eligible employees.
• Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,250 annually in higher education assistance after 1 year of employment.
• Continuing Education: Access to Relias Learning and CAPC for earning continuing education units.
• Certification and Training Opportunities: Support for professional goals that benefit both the employee and the agency.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, plus one on-call shift per month.