Intake and Triage Registered Nurse (RN)

Description

Join Our Team:

If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families during life's most challenging moments, we invite you to join our team at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy. Together, we can make a positive impact in our community. Apply today to be a part of something truly meaningful.

Why Join Us?

· Fulfilling work in a supportive environment.

· Opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives.

· Professional growth and development.

 Position Overview: 

The Intake & Triage Nurse is a critical member of the hospice and palliative care team, responsible for managing the intake process for new patients, providing comprehensive and compassionate nursing care, and ensuring seamless communication and coordination among patients, families, health providers, and community resources. The Intake and Triage RN is pivotal in facilitating admissions, conducting assessments, and developing care plans in a timely manner, while also offering telephonic triage coverage to evaluate patient needs and determine appropriate levels of care. The Intake and Triage RN fosters relationships with key referral sources and participates in community outreach and education to raise awareness of hospice and palliative care services, enhancing the overall quality and accessibility of Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s programs. The role requires a high level of clinical expertise, adaptability, and empathy to support patients and families during their end-of-life journey, ensuring that they receive the highest standard of care in various settings. 

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Washington.

2. Minimum of two years of experience in hospice, palliative care, or a related field; preferred.

3. Demonstrated ability to adapt to different work environments and provide effective care in diverse settings.

4. Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

5. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to establish rapport with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

6. Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize competing demands.

7. Compassionate and empathetic approach to caring for patients and families during their end-of-life journey.

8. Proficient computer skills and experience with electronic medical records systems.

9. Available e to work occasional evenings and weekends.

This position is designated as safety-sensitive and will require passing pre-employment drug testing, which includes cannabis testing in WA State. 

Compensation

Starting Range: $35.50 - $55.00

Pay Range : $35.00 - $73.81

Premiums:

· $2.50/hour Weeknight

· $2.25/hour Weekday

· $4.75/hour Weekend Night

· $4.00/hour On Call Standby

Note regarding the listed pay range:

At Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, we carefully establish salary 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: $0.67 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, with a 90-day hold for new hires (usable after 90 days)

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

· Health Benefits: Opt-in for Low Deductible Health Benefits, Vision, and Dental starting the first month following your start date.

· Health Benefit Options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, GlobeLife Voluntary Benefits, and Life Flight.

· Voluntary Supp