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Job description
Registered Nurse – Palliative Care / Hospice
Goldendale, Washington – Klickitat Valley Health – $42.00 – $69.00 per hour – Casual | Varied Shifts
About the Role
Palliative and hospice nurses provide compassionate care to patients and families navigating serious illness and end‑of‑life situations. This role focuses on dignity, comfort, connection, and honoring the values and wishes of each patient and family.
Responsibilities
Provide nursing care for hospice and palliative patients in home, clinic, hospital, and community settings
Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams
Support symptom management and comfort‑focused treatment
Educate patients and families regarding care options and treatment plans
Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and caregivers
Collaborate with social workers, chaplains, and care teams to ensure coordinated care
Assist with discharge planning and community resource coordination
Participate in shared on‑call responsibilities with other hospice RNs
What You Will Bring
Compassionate and patient‑centered nursing care
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to support patients and families during emotionally complex situations
Critical thinking and independent clinical judgment
Commitment to teamwork and coordinated care
Qualifications
Education / Licensure
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Active Washington State RN license (BSN preferred but not required)
BLS certification required
Additional Requirements
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for patient visits
Knowledge of infection control and patient safety standards
Experience
Minimum two years of nursing experience required
Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
Compensation
Hourly Pay: $42.41 – $69.44
Position Type: Casual
Casual positions are not eligible for benefits , though this position includes a casual differential .
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Worksite address
goldendale, WA, 98620, US
Who can apply
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