Hospice Admission RN Navigator – Relocation Eligible

St Joseph Medical Center; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington seeks a Hospice Admission RN to evaluate and admit patients to hospice services, provide compassionate care, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will respond to urgent calls, coordinate pain and symptom management, and deliver end-of-life education to patients and families, leveraging nursing expertise and strong communication.

Join a team that values independence and clinical excellence across Puget Sound facilities, with a focus on

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Washington state is required.
• BSN preferred; related nursing experience in acute care.
• Experience in oncology, med/surg, or home health is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and admit patients to hospice services, ensuring regulatory standards.
• Respond to urgent calls, assess symptom management needs, coordinate interventions.
• Provide end-of-life education addressing physical, psychological and spiritual needs.
• Assess situations over the phone, collaborate with physicians, handle urgent issues.
• Gather information and give clear triage instructions with empathy.
• Exercise independent judgment, supported by nursing training.

Skills

Strong communication

Phone triage

End-of-life education

Education

RN license (WA)

BSN preferred

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington seeks a Hospice Admission RN to evaluate and admit patients to hospice services, provide compassionate care, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will respond to urgent calls, coordinate pain and symptom management, and deliver end-of-life education to patients and families, leveraging nursing expertise and strong communication.

Join a team that values independence and clinical excellence across Puget Sound facilities, with a focus on