Pennant Group·Tacoma, Washington
Provide autonomous after-hours hospice nursing care, including urgent care interventions and symptom management for patients in Thurston, Grays Harbor, and Mason counties. Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and educate families on hospice philosophy and care expectations.
Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice – Recognized as One of the Best Companies to Work For in the West! Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice is expanding, and we are seeking an experienced Hospice RN After Hours RN to provide high‑quality after‑hours hospice nursing care across Thurston, Grays Harbor, and Mason counties.
Key Responsibilities This 7/7 after‑hours hospice RN role provides autonomous, high‑impact clinical care to patients and families facing advanced illness. Deliver after‑hours hospice nursing visits, urgent care interventions, and skilled assessments Complete in‑person visits as required and assigned by Triage RN Provide pain and symptom management in accordance with hospice standards of care Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, medications, and care expectations Document all assessments and interventions accurately and efficiently Communicate promptly with the interdisciplinary hospice team (IDT) to ensure continuity of care Participate in QAPI and quality improvement initiatives
Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license Hospice agency experience required Current AHA BLS certification Strong clinical assessment and independent decision‑making skills Ability to work autonomously during evening, night, and early‑morning hours Reliable, insured vehicle and valid driver’s license Interested? Call or text our in-house recruiter Marta at 425-320-9683 to learn more! The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Must hold a current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license and have previous hospice agency experience. Requires AHA BLS certification, a valid driver's license, and a reliable insured vehicle.
Market context
In Washington, nursing support roles such as Certified Nursing Assistant positions are typically in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings. Competition often centers on active state licensure, current CPR/BLS certification, and reliable communication skills, while benefits like health insurance, paid time off, sick leave, dental, and life coverage can help distinguish offers. Before applying, confirm your CNA license status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
