Yakima Hospice Night Triage RN - PRN

MultiCare Health System; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 120,174,936 - 217,455,537; Part time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Hospice RN for night shift, serving as an After Hour Visiting Nurse. You will triage after-hours calls, determine visit needs, and deliver nursing care across home health and hospice settings.

The role requires WA RN licensure, CPR, and driving to patient visits, with preference given to those with Home Health or Hospice experience. A Bachelor's in Nursing is required, with an advanced degree preferred; a current WA license is essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the State of Washington as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.
• Current WA state driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Car for travel to and from home visits during shift.

Responsibilities

• Triage after hour phone calls from patients/referral sources/providers in both Home Health and Hospice.
• Determine if a home visit is needed and complete necessary nursing visits.
• Work independently in home, nursing home, and assisted living settings coordinating care.
• Use teach back techniques to engage patients and families in self-management.
• Support end-of-life decisions for patients and families.
• Document services in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate with day shift triage and case management for follow-up needs.
• Prioritize, delegate, deliver and evaluate patient care continuously.

Skills

RN Licensure WA

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Hospice/Home Health experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Advanced nursing degree preferred

Job description

HH/Hospice RN - Night Shift - After Hour Visiting Nurse

FTE: 0.0, Shift: Nights Schedule: 7pm to 7:30am

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.

Responsibilities

• Triage after hour phone calls from patients/referral sources/providers in both Home Health and Hospice.
• Determine in the triaging process if the patient needs a home visit and complete necessary nursing visits.
• 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 support difficult decisions for patients/families such as end of life (Hospice) services.
• Coordinate with YMH House Supervisor to assist as a free float when not supporting Home Health and Hospice triage and visit needs.
• Document services performed per agency policy in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate with the day shift triage and the patient's case manager about the phone call/visit and follow-up needs.
• Complete phone calls for tuck-in or follow-up for newly admitted patients.
• 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.

Education, Experience and Licensure

• Licensed in the State of Washington as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.
• Current WA state driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Car for travel to and from home visits during shift.

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.

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.