Hospice After Hours and On-Call RN

Job Description

Job Description

Position:  Hospice After Hours and On-Call RN 

Location: Benton Franklin County

Type:  Full Time Exempt

Anticipated Schedule: 7 night shifts per 2 week pay period, every other weekend

MISSION, VISION, VALUES

MISSION: Guiding our community members to live their best lives, even and especially through the end of life.

VISION:  Tri-Cities Chaplaincy is the recognized source for expert guidance during a crisis, at and through life's end, and following a loss.

VALUES:  Accessibility, Integrity, Achievement, Supportive Environment

Position Overview:

The Hospice After Hours and On-Call Registered Nurse (AHOC RN), provides compassionate, patient-centered care during non-business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. This role ensures continuity of care for hospice patients by responding to urgent medical needs, managing symptoms, providing support, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring the highest level of comfort for patients in their final stages of life. This role requires excellent clinical skills, empathy, flexibility, and the ability to work independently

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Current and unrestricted Washington State license as Registered Nurse. 

2. At least two years of post-education nursing experience, preferably with one year in a hospice, palliative care, or oncology setting. 

3.  Reliable transportation and the ability to independently travel within Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s service area to deliver patient and family care in homes, facilities, and community settings.

4. Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and remain calm under pressure in urgent situations. 

5. Must be available evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as part of the on-call nursing staff. 

6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact compassionately with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. 

7. Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and Intermediate computer skills. 

8. This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen which includes cannabis testing in Washington State. 

9. Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Safety (BLS) 

10. Washington State Food Worker Card issued by the Department of Health

11. 4 holiday shifts per year, one backup shift per month

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Prior experience in Hospice and Palliative Care. 

2. Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages. 

Join Our Team:

At Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, we’re committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families during life’s most challenging times. We invite you to be part of our mission and contribute to meaningful work that touches the heart of our community.

Why Join Us? 

• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference in patients’ and families' lives. 

• Supportive Environment: Thrive in a collaborative and caring atmosphere. 

• Professional Growth: Access opportunities for learning and career development.

Bring your passion for care to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, where every moment matters. Apply today and start a career that’s as rewarding as it is impactful.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $80,740.04/annually - $119,021.76/annually

Note regarding the listed pay range:

Hiring Range:  The starting pay range offered to new hires, depending on experience and qualifications.

At Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, we carefully establish pay ranges for our positions by taking various factors into account, including education, certifications, knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions. These ranges are tailored to match the diverse programs and services we offer. Our goal is to ensure fair compensation for candidates based on these factors while maintaining internal peer equity.

Benefits 

·  Mileage Reimbursement: $0.72. per mile, for eligible positions.

·  Vacation: Accrual of hours each pay period based on hours worked.

·  Wellness Days:  After the 90-day introductory period, eligible employees can convert up to two sick days into wellness days.

·  Annual "Yay Day": Full-time employees receive 1 paid day off every January to volunteer in the community.

·  Bereavement Leave: 3 days of bereavement leave after the introductory period for the loss of an immediate family member, household pet, or service animal. 

·  Sick Time: Earned on an accrual basis.

·  Paid Holidays: Ten recognized holidays with no waiting period for new hires.

·  Health Benefit Options:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Protection plans, and Life Flight.

·  Voluntary Supplemental Benefits: Pet Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Protection plans, and Life Flight. 

·  Agency-covered benefits: Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment at 1x Annual Salary, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability.

· 401k: You can start contributing right away and up to 5% employer matching after 1 year of employment for eligible employees.

·  Premium Pay:  Bilingual in Spanish: Verified through ALTA staff testing and Approved Certifications: Premium pay upon review and approval.

·  Tuition Assistance: After 1-year of employment, eligible employees can receive up to $5,250 annually in higher education assistance.

·  Continuing Education Units:  Tri-Cities chaplaincy utilizes Relias Learning and CAPC for employees to earn continuing education units for their credential requirements.

·  Certification and Training Opportunities:  Employees can partner with their department director on professional goals that benefit the agency and themselves for certification and training opportunities. 

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

1.   Mission, Vision, and Values:  Demonstrate support and adherence to the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values. 

2.   Community Outreach:  Participate in education and outreach activities to promote agency programs, including hospice care, advanced planning, and bereavement services. 

3.   Policy Compliance:  Maintain knowledge of and comply with agency policies, procedures, and practices. 

4.   Confidentiality:  Protect patient and agency information per HIPAA guidelines. Only access information on a need-to-know basis.

5.   Transportation:  Maintain reliable personal transportation. Maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance per state requirements. 

6.   Health Requirements:  Satisfy state and agency health requirements by providing proof of immunization, declinations, or approved accommodations as applicable.

7.   Screenings:  Pass criminal background and drug screenings. 

8.   Physical Demands:  Meet the physical and environmental requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.(see attached physical requirements)

9.   Training and Orientation:  Complete agency and departmental orientation and required training programs. 

10.   Continuing Education:  Complete ongoing education, policy reviews, and training be designated deadlines.

11.   Licensure and Certification:  Maintain current licensure(s) and certifications(s) required for the role. 

12.   Language Proficiency:  Read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

13.   Work Availability:  Be available to work as assigned or scheduled. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Please contact human resources at View email address on ziprecruiter.com for questions regarding the physical and environmental conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service, and veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. 

Company Description

The team from Tri-Cities Chaplaincy focuses on the entire person – their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Supporting residents in Richland, Kennewick, Pasco and surrounding areas of Benton and Franklin Counties, we guide, comfort and care for those experiencing serious illness, crisis, loss and grief.

Our heritage of compassion began in 1971, when a group of Tri-Cities churches established a program to provide outreach to people not being served in jails and nursing homes, and to people coping with dying or the loss of a loved one. In 1981, we accepted our first hospice patient.

Today, Tri-Cities Chaplaincy continues to provide compassionate care to all who need it. Whether you need in-home hospice care, Hospice House, palliative care, grief support or spiritual care, our comprehensive team of experts are focused on one goal: providing expert care so you can make the most of each moment and live your best life.

Company Description

The team from Tri-Cities Chaplaincy focuses on the entire person – their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Supporting residents in Richland, Kennewick, Pasco and surrounding areas of Benton and Franklin Counties, we guide, comfort and care for those experiencing serious illness, crisis, loss and grief.\r\n\r\nOur heritage of compassion began in 1971, when a group of Tri-Cities churches established a program to provide outreach to people not being served in jails and nursing homes, and to people coping with dying or the loss of a loved one. In 1981, we accepted our first hospice patient.\r\n\r\nToday, Tri-Cities Chaplaincy continues to provide compassionate care to all who need it. Whether you need in-home hospice care, Hospice House, palliative care, grief support or spiritual care, our comprehensive team of experts are focused on one goal: providing expert care so you can make the most of each moment and live your best life.