Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice provides compassionate and holistic hospice care to individuals and families during their end-of-life journey. We are currently seeking an On-call Weekend Hospice Nurse to join our team and make a meaningful impact. This is a full-time position but we could consider part-time candidates too.
Compensation: $75 per home visit, $250 per admission visit
Weekend Stand-by On-Call: $150
Weekend Phone On-Call (Triage): $300
Weekend Phone and Stand-by On-Call: $500
Mileage reimbursement: $0.65 per mile
Working Hours:
This position covers weekends, primarily on-call & symptom management visits from 5 PM Friday to 8 AM Monday. Full-time would be every weekend, part-time would be 2 weekends per month. Full-time receives full benefits. We would consider splitting phone triage-only and standby/visit-only roles.
Location: Pierce County, Washington; South King County Washington (temporarily)
Position Overview:
As a Weekend Hospice Nurse specializing in on-call and symptom management visits, you will play a crucial role in delivering comfort and care to our hospice patients on the weekends. Your compassion, expertise, and dedication will provide solace and support to patients and their families during a challenging time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond to on-call situations on the weekends to provide immediate care and support.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and create individualized care plans.
- Administer medications, provide pain management, and effectively manage symptoms.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure holistic patient care.
- Offer emotional support to patients and families, creating a compassionate environment.
- Maintain accurate patient records and promptly report any changes in condition.
- Educate patients and families on end-of-life care and symptom management techniques.
- Comply with all healthcare regulations, including those specific to hospice care.
Qualifications:
- Valid Washington State RN license.
- Preferred: Prior experience in a hospice agency is strongly preferred or the ability to train on weekdays or every weekend
- Compassion and empathy for patients and their families.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Proficiency in electronic health record systems.
- Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
Certificates and Training:
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- Knowledge of hospice and palliative care principles is a plus.
We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values of CAPLICO:
- Customer Second (Employee First)
- Accountability
- Passion for Learning
- Love One Another
- Intelligent Risk Taking
- Celebration
- Ownership
About Us:
At Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice we value the importance of providing comfort, care, and support to individuals and families facing the challenges of end-of-life care. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for the Weekend Hospice Nurse position and become part of our dedicated team.
To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://pugetsoundhh.com/
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Washington State RN license (Required)
Work Location: On the road