FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: 4-10s per week, plus rotating holidays/weekends

Requirement: Current driver's license, auto insurance; vehicle for business purposes.

Position Summary

• This position practices in The Hospice program. This position is responsible for providing patient care in collaboration with the physician, to include diagnosis, appropriate treatments of disease processes, symptom management and follow up care for the terminally ill patient population.

Responsibilities

• Perform face to face assessment screenings on Hospice patients based on Medicare Hospice eligibility criteria
• Prescribes medication doses, routes and frequencies based on individual patient assessments
• Actively manages in association with the Hospice Medical Director, Hospice patients at every level of care: Routine, General inpatient, Respite and Continuous Care
• Develops treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care and professional practice guidelines

Requirements

• Master’s degree as ARNP
• Certified in Hospice, Family Medicine or Palliative Care
• Graduate of an accredited medical school
• Licensed in the state of WA by time of employment
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

About Yakima Memorial Hospital

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.

About the Yakima Community

Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community 6 perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $159,000.00 - $167,400.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.