RN Patient Care Navigator – Hospice & Transitions

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 6,301,000 - 10,930,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA is seeking an RN Patient Care Coordinator who will guide patients and families through the healthcare continuum, coordinating care across teams to ensure timely, high‑quality transitions and a superior patient experience.

The role requires clinical acumen, strong communication, and advocacy, with responsibility for hospice admissions, care planning, and collaborating with physicians, insurers, and post‑acute providers to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and WA RN license at hire.
• Two years of related nursing work experience in an acute clinical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and admits patients to Hospice House service in accordance with established procedures.
• Reviews patient information in the admission packet with the patient and family.
• Evaluates and admits patients to Hospice service in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

RN

CPR

Hospice care

Education

BSN

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA is seeking an RN Patient Care Coordinator who will guide patients and families through the healthcare continuum, coordinating care across teams to ensure timely, high‑quality transitions and a superior patient experience.

The role requires clinical acumen, strong communication, and advocacy, with responsibility for hospice admissions, care planning, and collaborating with physicians, insurers, and post‑acute providers to optimize outcomes.