Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse, Hospice
Location: Lacey, WA
Pay Rate: Up to $70/hour or $2800/week
Job Type: Contract (13 Weeks)
Company Overview:
At MedCadre, we connect exceptional healthcare professionals with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited leader in healthcare staffing, we ensure trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.
Position Summary:
Hospice RN -Lacey, WA & Surrounding Areas
Start Date: ASAP, Compliance takes about 2 weeks
Shift: 8-hour Days
Ratios: 1:1 (*May visit up to 6 patients per day; 30 productivity points standard)
First-Timers Accepted: YES
Weekend REQ: see on-call requirement
Is On-Call REQ? Every 4th weekend and a weekday on-call after hours 2-3 times per month
Locals Accepted: Yes
Experience Requirements:
1 YR of recent Skilled Hospice Experience (at least 1 year within the last 3 years)
Case Load: Geriatric
Certs REQ: BCLS
License: Must have a WA license or a compact license
Key Responsibilities:
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Patient Assessment & Monitoring: Regularly evaluate vital signs and symptoms to track patient condition.
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Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications, including pain and symptom management drugs.
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Care Planning: Develop and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
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Family Support & Education: Provide emotional support and educate families on care techniques and end-of-life processes.
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Symptom & Pain Management: Implement interventions to alleviate discomfort and improve quality of life.
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Coordination of Care: Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and chaplains to ensure comprehensive care.
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Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
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Bereavement Support: Offer grief support and resources to families post-patient death.
Required Qualifications:
Active, unrestricted certification/licensure as an RN in Washington State.
Certifications Required:
ACLS, BLS REQUIRED
Application Process:
Please submit your resume via Call or text [(949) 245-7222]. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for next steps.