Pennant Group·Seattle, Washington
The RN will provide after-hours hospice nursing care, including urgent interventions, skilled assessments, and pain management. They are responsible for managing triage calls and maintaining accurate documentation while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities This 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 Manage triage calls, determine needed interventions, and complete in‑person visits as required 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 Must be able to work in both King and Pierce Counties
Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license Hospice agency experience required or the ability to train full day times until independent 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.
Candidates must hold a current Washington State Registered Nurse license and possess hospice agency experience. A reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and AHA BLS certification are also required.
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.
