RN Hospice Triage $10,000 Signing Bonus

Job Details: Job Location: Benaroya Community Services

• Seattle, WA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $104000.00 - $124800.00Salary/year, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Health Care, Are you a compassionate and skilled RN looking for a dynamic role in hospice care ? Join Kline Galland Hospice, where your expertise and heart make a meaningful difference every day. We are currently hiring for a Hospice RN Triage , a versatile and rewarding position that offers a generous $10,000 sign-on bonus. This position is based at our South Seattle (Georgetown) office. Schedule: 7 Days On / 7 Days Off 12:30 AM - 8:30 AM (includes shift overlap for handoff) Position Summary. The Hospice Triage RN - serves as the primary overnight clinical contact for hospice patients, caregivers, and facilities. The RN independently evaluates urgent symptoms, coordinates interventions and field visits, maintains continuity through the night, and prepares the daytime team for priority follow-up. Daily completion of assigned clinical audits and creation or updating of hospice plans of care. Patient calls, urgent follow-up, orders, visits, and required clinical documentation remain the first priority.

Key Responsibilities

Provide after-hours telephone triage and clinical support for hospice patients Assess urgent symptoms, changes in condition, falls, medication concerns, and end-of-life needs Coordinate urgent nursing visits and provider interventions as needed Complete timely documentation, orders, follow-up, and communication Create and update individualized hospice plans of care Conduct assigned clinical record audits and address documentation deficiencies Prepare detailed shift handoff and priority follow-up summaries for the day team Collaborate with patients, families, facilities, providers, pharmacies, and interdisciplinary team members Shift-Specific Responsibilities Receives handoff from the 2nd Shift RN during the 12:30 AM-1:00 AM overlap and accepts concurrent or overflow calls during that period.

Assumes primary phone-triage responsibility at 1:00 AM and remains primary through 8:30 AM. Uses the Visit RN as the first backup for concurrent calls when available Partners with the 1st Shift RN during the 8:00 AM-8:30 AM overlap to transition new and unresolved needs to daytime coverage. Reviews the daily audit and plan-of-care assignment early in the shift, organizes work around anticipated clinical demand, and completes assigned work before the end of the shift.

Handoff and Communication Expectations Receives structured handoff from the 2nd Shift RN between 12:30 AM and 1:00 AM. Provides structured handoff to the 1st Shift RN between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Communicates incomplete audit or plan-of-care assignments, identified documentation risks, and required follow-up to Nursing Manager.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing program Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (community/home health/hospice preferred) If MSL, complete Suicide Prevention Training in advance of hire per state regulations. If MSL, complete Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) MSL demographic survey. Current RN license in Washington State CPR certification Demonstrated ability to review clinical records for completeness and accuracy and to create or update individualized plans of care.

Proficiency using an electronic medical record, secure communication systems, and standard workplace applications. Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational and clinical skills Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle Preferred qualifications: Hospice or palliative care nursing experience.

Experience with hospice plans of care, clinical documentation review, auditing, quality improvement, or regulatory readiness. Experience in home health, oncology, geriatrics, emergency nursing, critical care, or telephone triage. Knowledge of end-of-life symptom management, comfort medications, caregiver education, and interdisciplinary hospice practice.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth: Competitive pay Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity Insurance and Flexible Spending Account Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer, helping qualified employees pursue federal student loan forgiveness 403b with employer contribution Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Leave Mileage reimbursement Continuing education / CEU support Flexible scheduling options Supportive and mission-driven team environment Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Why Join Benaroya Services at Kline Galland?

Consistent 7-on/7-off schedule Be part of a trusted, community-centered organization Work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team Make a meaningful impact every day Help deliver compassionate, dignified end-of-life care