Hospice RN Case Manager | Thurston County
Olympia, Washington
Posted Aug 20 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Rotating
- Unit
- Hospice
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Rotating · 5 a week
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
More role details
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Washington is $44/hr, across 572 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Hospice Registered Nurse
Location: Thurston County
Schedule
Full-Time |Monday - Friday
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Compensation
$108,000 - $130,000 annually+ Benefits
Join Our Hospice Care Team
At Envision Hospice, we believe patient care is about honoring life - every moment, every story, every individual. Serving communities across Washington, our team of dedicated professionals provides comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to patients and families during one of life’s most meaningful journeys.
We are seeking a dedicated Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate hospice care to patients throughout Thurston County. Care is delivered across a variety of settings, including private homes, adult family homes, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities. In this role, you will coordinate and manage end-of-life care by addressing immediate and ongoing patient needs, managing symptoms, and ensuring each patient receives high-quality, dignified care that aligns with their goals, values, and wishes.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, dental, vision, and Pet Insurance with HSA options
- Supplemental and Life Insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) accrual equivalent to 3 weeks per year
- 6 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Competitive
compensation
$108,000 - $130,000/annually, Starting compensation is determined based on direct hospice experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
- Mileage reimbursement
- Efficient scheduling and reduced travel time with geographically assigned caseloads
- Company-branded scrubs provided
- Monthly employee celebrations recognizing achievements and milestones
- Fostered culture built on open communication, teamwork, and continual learning, where every team member feels supported and valued
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and develop individualized plans of care.
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, volunteers, and interdisciplinary team members to implement, coordinate, and evaluate care plans.
- Administer medications and therapeutic interventions to effectively manage pain and symptoms, promoting comfort and quality of life.
- Educate patients and families on the hospice philosophy, disease progression, symptom management, self-care, and end-of-life expectations.
- Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families experiencing grief, anxiety, or other psychosocial concerns.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation reflecting care provided and changes in patient condition.
- Ensure care delivery complies with Medicare guidelines, state regulations, and hospice policies and standards.
- Advocate for patient dignity, preferences, autonomy, and rights in all aspects of care.
- Respond promptly to urgent patient needs and collaborate with the on-call team as necessary.
- Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Participate in scheduled weekend rotations
Requirements
- Current, active Washington State RN license in good standing
- Active BLS certification
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Minimum 1 year nursing experience in hospice or home health preferred
- Minimum 2-3 years of healthcare related experience required
- Proficient with EMR systems and healthcare technologies
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and work independently within scope of practice
- Adaptable to diverse social, cultural, and religious backgrounds
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Requirements
- Current, active Washington State RN license in good standing
- Active BLS certification
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Minimum 1 year nursing experience in hospice or home health preferred
- Minimum 2-3 years of healthcare related experience required
- Proficient with EMR systems and healthcare technologies
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and work independently within scope of practice
- Adaptable to diverse social, cultural, and religious backgrounds
Place
- City
- Olympia, Washington
- Median rent
- $1,599/mo
- Local household income
- $81,302/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% above the national average
- Address
- 3905 Martin Way SE D1, Olympia, WA 98506, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Olympia area index 103.7, where 100 is the national average.
Olympia, Washington's capital, offers nurses a laid-back Pacific Northwest lifestyle where dense evergreen forests meet the southern tip of Puget Sound. The Deschutes River winding through downtown and the saltwater shoreline make outdoor access effortless. A progressive, arts-friendly community anchors this mid-sized metro.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Envision Hospice is a hospice care provider serving patients in Washington state, founded by healthcare professionals with nearly 70 years of combined experience in hospice and home care across multiple states. The organization focuses on delivering excellent patient care in…
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