Hospice Admission RN | Patient Care Coordinator

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

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA is seeking a skilled Hospice Admission RN to join our team as an Admission Patient Care Coordinator. You will evaluate and admit patients to hospice services, ensuring regulatory standards are met.

You will respond to urgent client calls, assess symptom management needs, and coordinate timely interventions while educating families about end-of-life care with compassion and insight.

Qualifications

• RN with graduation from an accredited nursing program, WA license.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience.
• Experience in Oncology, Med/Surg, Nutrition Support, Pediatrics, IV Therapy, Gerontology or Home Health.
• BLS certification required.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admit and evaluate patients for hospice services while meeting regulatory standards.
• Respond to urgent client calls, assess symptoms, and coordinate timely interventions.
• Provide end-of-life education addressing physical, psychological, and spiritual needs.
• Apply nursing expertise to assess situations over the phone and collaborate with physicians.
• Gather information and give clear triage instructions with compassion.
• Exercise independent professional judgment with appropriate support.

Skills

Nursing expertise

Strong communication

Independent judgment

Education

RN licensure in WA

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA is seeking a skilled Hospice Admission RN to join our team as an Admission Patient Care Coordinator. You will evaluate and admit patients to hospice services, ensuring regulatory standards are met.

You will respond to urgent client calls, assess symptom management needs, and coordinate timely interventions while educating families about end-of-life care with compassion and insight.