Hospice and On-Call RN

Overview

Description: Hospice After Hours and On-Call RN

Location: Benton Franklin County

Type: Full Time Exempt

Anticipated

Schedule:

7 night shifts per 2 week pay period, every other weekend

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

The Hospice After Hours and On-Call Registered Nurse (AHOC RN) provides compassionate, patient-centered care during non-business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. This role ensures continuity of care for hospice patients by responding to urgent medical needs, managing symptoms, providing support, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring the highest level of comfort for patients in their final stages of life.

This role requires excellent clinical skills, empathy, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.

• Respond to urgent medical needs for hospice patients during non-business hours and on-call shifts.
• Manage symptoms and provide comfort at the end of life.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and education to patients and families.
• Document care in the electronic medical record (EMR) and communicate changes to the team.

• Current and unrestricted Washington State license as Registered Nurse.
• At least two years of post-education nursing experience, preferably with one year in a hospice, palliative care, or oncology setting.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to independently travel within Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s service area to deliver patient and family care in homes, facilities, and community settings.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and remain calm under pressure in urgent situations.
• Must be available evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as part of the on-call nursing staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact compassionately with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and intermediate computer skills.
• This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen which includes cannabis testing in Washington State.
• Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Washington State Food Worker Card issued by the Department of Health.
• 4 holiday shifts per year, one backup shift per month.

• Prior experience in Hospice and Palliative Care.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages.

At Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, we’re committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families during life’s most challenging times. We invite you to be part of our mission and contribute to meaningful work that touches the heart of our community.

• 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.

Bring your passion for care to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, where every moment matters. Apply today and start a career that’s as rewarding as it is impactful.

Hiring Range: $80,740.04/annually - $/annually

Note Regarding The Listed Pay Range: The starting pay range offered to new hires, depending on experience and qualifications. At Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, we carefully establish pay ranges for our positions by taking various factors into account, including education, certifications, knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions. These ranges are tailored to match the diverse programs and services we offer. Our goal is to ensure fair compensation for candidates based on these factors while…