Hospice Admission RN: Compassionate Care Coordinator

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance available

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Hospice Admission RN to evaluate and admit patients into hospice services, ensuring regulatory compliance and compassionate care. You will respond to urgent calls, coordinate interventions, and provide essential education to patients and families.

The role requires RN licensure in Washington, with BSN preferred and at least two years of acute care nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Two years of related nursing work experience in an acute clinical care setting.
• Current RN license with Washington State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and admit patients to hospice services per standards.
• Respond to urgent client calls and coordinate interventions.
• Provide end-of-life education addressing physical, psychological, and spiritual needs.
• Assess situations over the phone and collaborate with physicians.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Clinical assessment

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Hospice Admission RN to evaluate and admit patients into hospice services, ensuring regulatory compliance and compassionate care. You will respond to urgent calls, coordinate interventions, and provide essential education to patients and families.

The role requires RN licensure in Washington, with BSN preferred and at least two years of acute care nursing experience.