Registered Nurse – Palliative Care / Hospice

Rural Staffing Services; Goldendale (WA); On-site; USD 57,859 - 95,054; Part time

Job summary

Rural Staffing Services in Goldendale, WA, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Palliative Care / Hospice to provide compassionate care across home, clinic, hospital, and community settings.

You will perform assessments, develop care plans, coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, support symptom management, educate families, and participate in on-call responsibilities. WA RN license and BLS required; casual position with differential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active Washington State RN license; BSN preferred but not required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for hospice and palliative patients across home, clinic, hospital, and community settings.
• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Support symptom management and comfort-focused treatment.
• Educate patients and families about care options and plans.
• Provide emotional support to patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate with social workers and chaplains to ensure coordinated care.
• Assist with discharge planning and community resource coordination.
• Participate in shared on-call responsibilities with other hospice RNs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Emotional support

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Washington RN license

BLS certification

Nursing degree (BSN preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse – Palliative Care / Hospice

Goldendale, Washington – Klickitat Valley Health – $42.00 – $69.00 per hour – Casual | Varied Shifts

About the Role

Palliative and hospice nurses provide compassionate care to patients and families navigating serious illness and end‑of‑life situations. This role focuses on dignity, comfort, connection, and honoring the values and wishes of each patient and family.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for hospice and palliative patients in home, clinic, hospital, and community settings
• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Support symptom management and comfort‑focused treatment
• Educate patients and families regarding care options and treatment plans
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and caregivers
• Collaborate with social workers, chaplains, and care teams to ensure coordinated care
• Assist with discharge planning and community resource coordination
• Participate in shared on‑call responsibilities with other hospice RNs

What You Will Bring

• Compassionate and patient‑centered nursing care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to support patients and families during emotionally complex situations
• Critical thinking and independent clinical judgment
• Commitment to teamwork and coordinated care

Qualifications

Education / Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active Washington State RN license (BSN preferred but not required)
• BLS certification required

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for patient visits
• Knowledge of infection control and patient safety standards

Experience

• Minimum two years of nursing experience required
• Home Health or Hospice experience preferred

Compensation

Hourly Pay: $42.41 – $69.44

Position Type: Casual

Casual positions are not eligible for benefits, though this position includes a casual differential.