Hospice Registered Nurse
Spokane Valley, WA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Hospice Registered Nurse

Location: Spokane Valley, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 7 days on / 7 days off
• Shift Hours: 10-hour shifts, Friday through Thursday, 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 (may visit up to 6 patients per day)
• Work Setting: Primarily office-based with patient visits; home health/hospice environment
• Travel Radius: Occasional travel up to 50+ miles; own transportation required
• Local Candidates: Accepted within a 50-75 mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of hospice nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Home health experience
• Experience with Home Care Home Base (HCHB) documentation system

Job Responsibilities

• Admit patients, triage, phone calls, RN visits
• No specific caseload; flexible patient assignments

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Washington
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Home Care Home Base (HCHB) experience required

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask testing required annually for travel candidates

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required (nursing degree)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in hospice or comparable setting
• WA State Patrol background search required within 90 days of start and updated every 2 years for home health/hospice
• Multi-state licensed nurses must complete Washington demographic attestation if working with out-of-state compact license

Additional Information

• Facility provides laptop with EPIC and HCHB charting systems
• Free parking and mileage reimbursement per IRS standard
• Attire: Any basic color scrubs
• Float policy acknowledgment may be required (no floating expected for this role)

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Hospice RN with at least 1 year of skilled hospice experience and proficiency in Home Care Home Base documentation. The role involves a 7-on/7-off schedule with 10-hour evening shifts, primarily office-based with patient visits in Spokane Valley, WA, and surrounding areas. Candidates must have their own transportation and meet all health, background, and licensing requirements. Local candidates within 50-75 miles are considered.

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.