Hospice RN - Hospice

About the job

Providence's SCS Hospice in Spokane Valley, working from the Argonne building, is hiring a full-time hospice RN. The nurse cares for terminally ill patients of all ages and their families, planning and coordinating their care with the hospice team.

What you'll do

• Assess the needs of terminally ill adult or pediatric patients and their families
• Plan, coordinate and carry out each patient's plan of care, revising it as needs change
• Work with the interdisciplinary hospice group to anticipate changes in condition and head off crises
• Support patient and family choice and keep care continuous
• Focus care on the quality of life of dying patients

What you need

• An associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, or equivalent education and experience
• A Washington registered nurse license by your start date
• BLS for healthcare providers from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire

Preferred

• One year of nursing experience
• Experience in hospice, home care, long-term care, medical/surgical or oncology nursing
• Some pediatric nursing experience, which is required for a position in the pediatric programs

Schedule

• Full-time
• The posting says shifts and caseload may vary by assignment

Benefits

• A 401(k) with an employer match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off, including paid parental leave, vacation and holidays
• Shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime and other extra pay may be available on top of base pay