Hospice Registered Nurse | King County

The Pennant Group; Washington; On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with company match

Mileage reimbursement & travel stipnds

On-call incentives

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Pennant Group seeks an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) to join Puget Sound Home Health and Hospice in South King County, WA. This full-time, on-site role focuses on patient assessments, care planning, symptom management, and family education within a hospice setting.

You will participate in IDT meetings, coordinate with a care team, and provide compassionate end-of-life support, with a strong emphasis on quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure to practice in Washington state.
• BLS certification from AHA is required.
• Hospice experience strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments (initial and ongoing).
• Develop and update individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and manage symptoms.
• Educate and support patients and families.
• Attend and participate in IDT meetings.
• Conduct home visits as needed and document in EMR.
• Communicate with physicians and care team; respond to urgent calls.

Skills

BLS certification (AHA)

Valid driver’s license

Independent worker

Critical thinking

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Due to the growth and opening of new territories we are hiring a Hospice RN! Puget Sound Home Health and Hospice is seeking an experienced and caring full-time Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) in South King County, Washington!

Benefits:

• $115,000 to $125,000 annually, DOE
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with: Eligibility 1st of the month after hire date
• Paid Sick, Holiday, and PTO
• Incentives for on-call
• 401K with company match
• Mileage reimbursement & travel stipends
• Flexible schedules
• Comprehensive training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Hardship Funds
• Health and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• A variety of voluntary insurance programs to choose from
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses

Essential Duties

• Perform patient assessments (initial + ongoing)
• Develop and update care plans
• Administer meds and manage symptoms
• Educate/support patients and families
• Attend/participate in IDT meetings
• Make home visits as needed
• Document in EMR accurately and timely
• Communicate with physicians and team
• Triage urgent calls/on-call rotation
• Guide on hospice philosophy/DNR/advance directives
• Provide end-of-life emotional support
• Mentor new staff
• Ensure compliance with regulationsCoordinate with outside services (DME, pharmacy, etc.)

Requirements and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Prior experience working in a hospice agency is strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate critical thinking
• Current BLS certification from AHA
• Be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order

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Our Core Values are CAPLICO: Customer Second (Employee First!) Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Celebration Ownership

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. We are building Washington’s premier Home Healthcare agency through exceptional human beings, innovative processes, and accountability to patient care. We are the leading Home Health provider in Pierce County, Washington. For over 25 years, we've been bringing quality healthcare home. Our team is committed to providing "life changing service" to our patients and our community through collaboration with our community partners and local hospitals. We aspire to provide quality care to our patients and have received a Four Star Quality Rating from Medicare and Medicaid services, as well as the National Quality Approval Seal awarded by the Joint Commission.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.