RN HART Admission Patient Care Coordinator

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

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Relocation Assistance available!

RN HART Admission Patient Care Coordinator are you a skilled and empathetic Registered Nurse looking to make a profound difference in patients' lives? CHI-Franciscan Health is seeking a dedicated Hospice Admission RN to join our team!

In this vital role, you will:

• Provide expert care: Evaluate and admit patients to our hospice services, ensuring professional standards and regulatory requirements are met.
• Be a lifeline: Respond to urgent client calls, assessing symptom management needs and coordinating timely interventions.
• Educate and empower: Offer essential end-of-life education, addressing the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of our clients and their families.
• Utilize critical skills: Apply your nursing expertise to assess situations over the phone, collaborate with physicians, and address urgent clinical issues.
• Communicate with heart: Leverage strong communication skills to gather information and provide clear instructions during triage.
• Work with independence: Exercise a high degree of independent judgment, supported by academic and clinical preparation.

If you're passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care during a critical time, we want to hear from you!

Job Requirements

Experience/Education requirements:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

Two years of related nursing work experience in an acute clinical care setting that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.

Work experience in one of the following clinical specialty areas is required: Oncology, Med/Surg, Nutrition Support, Pediatrics, IV Therapy, Gerontology, and Home Health.

Current licensure as an RN by the Washington State Board of Nursing.

Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$45.74 - $79.34 /hour