Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice

MultiCare Health System; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System in Washington state seeks a Staff RN for Home Health/Hospice. You will work independently in home and nursing home settings, coordinating care with caregivers and families, and supporting goal setting and self-management using teach-back.

The role includes completing OASIS in home health and symptom management in hospice, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and documenting on laptops. BSN preferred; WA RN license required.

Qualifications

• RN license in WA or multi-state licensure endorsement required
• Current BLS Certification required
• ACLS/NALS/PALS/TNCC/NRP as required by facility/department
• One year acute care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating continuously
• Deliver nursing care using the nursing process per hospital policies and protocols
• Collaborate with the nursing team to improve quality of care and patient experience
• Foster a learning environment for patients, families and staff
• Advocate for ethical, holistic care respecting diverse backgrounds

Skills

Teach back skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nursing process

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse license (WA or MSL)

BSN preferred

BLS Certification

ACLS/NALS/PALS/TNCC/NRP certifications as required

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day, Schedule: 0800-4:30, Rotating weekends, backup on call shifts required

RN - Home Health/Hospice

• Able to work independently in home settings; nursing home settings; assisted living settings coordinating care with caregivers and family members.
• Able to use teach back skills and other tools to engage the patient and family in goal setting and self-management.
• Able to complete in Home Health the OASIS assessment tool based on the individual patient; and in hospice the symptom management quality indicators
• Able to support difficult decisions for patients/families such as end of life (Palliative Care and Hospice) services
• Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary team in planning and achieving patient goals involving the patient and family in the care planning process.
• Documents on laptops at point of care as outlined in policies/procedures
• Achieves productivity requirements
• Able to rotate into after hour call or weekend visits

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years acute care or nursing home experience.

Licenses:

Current WA state driver's license and proof of insurance

Education:

Prefer BSN

Additional Requirements:

Car for travel to and from home visits during shift.

Position Summary

We're seeking a staff RN to join our incredible hospital-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your specialized training, knowledge, and nursing care with a multidisciplinary approach.

It's an exciting time to be a nurse at MultiCare. We are on a journey to become a best-in-class nursing organization. Together, we are creating an environment where nurses are owners in the clinical decision-making process, are well connected, have open communication with their colleagues, feel supported to develop professionally, and understand the future of nursing at MultiCare.

Responsibilities

• You will organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis
• You will utilize the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies, procedures and protocols
• Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience and cost reduction
• Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff and members of the health care team
• Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service or internal candidates hired before January 1, 2021 may be considered in satisfaction of this requirement in lieu of an education agreement
• Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred
• Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL)
• Current BLS Certification required
• ACLS or NALS or PALS or TNCC or NRP certification, as required by facility or department
• Certification in specialty area preferred
• One (1) year of experience in acute care setting preferred

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $41.94 - $75.89 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.