Job Description Summary The Float Nurse is a vital member of the hospice interdisciplinary team who provides flexible clinical support across assigned service areas. This position does not carry a dedicated patient caseload; instead, the Float Nurse assists with patient visits, coverage needs, and care coordination to support team workflow, continuity of care, and quality patient outcomes. The Float Nurse delivers compassionate, patient-centered hospice care while collaborating closely with clinical and interdisciplinary team members.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Complete baseline patient visits as assigned; daily assignments and priorities are determined by clinical leadership based on patient needs, staffing, geography, and organizational priorities.
- Provide hospice nursing care through routine, comprehensive, face-to-face, and symptom follow-up visits in patient homes, facilities, and other care settings.
- Perform comprehensive assessments and ongoing evaluations of patient condition, needs, symptoms, and response to treatment.
- May provide coverage for admissions, urgent/PRN visits, symptom management, routine visits, and other nursing needs as assigned across Heartlinks service areas.
- Identify changes in patient status and communicate pertinent findings, recommendations, and care needs to the interdisciplinary team.
- Clear handoff back to the RN Case Manager/clinical team, particularly for changes in condition, medication concerns, safety issues, or follow-up needs.
- Participate actively in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and contribute to care planning and coordination.
- Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers.
- Support team workflow by providing visit coverage and clinical assistance as needed.
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Maintain compliance with hospice regulations, professional standards, and Heartlinks Hospice policies.
- Promote compassionate, patient-centered hospice care.
Position Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse license in the applicable state.
- Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing, is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
- Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance as required.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Ability to travel to patient care locations throughout the assigned service area.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move as required in a patient care environment.
- Ability to safely assist patients within the scope of nursing practice.
- The Float Nurse works in patient homes, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and other care settings. This position requires flexibility in scheduling and assignments to meet patient care and operational needs.
This position includes a rotating weekend schedule. The posted wage range applies to Registered Nurses (RNs); however, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are also encouraged to apply. Service Area: Yakima County Positions Open: 1