Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Buena Vista Hospice•Los Angeles, CA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Buena Vista Hospice delivers positive, life‑changing care to patients across Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to clinical excellence, compassionate service, and a collaborative team environment. At Buena Vista (BV), our culture is built on our core values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk, Customer Second, and Ownership. We prioritize your professional growth through strong mentorship, ongoing education, and meaningful career development. We are currently seeking an Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Hospice team. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, work independently, and make a tremendous impact in the community—while receiving competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience
Current CPR certification
Strong assessment, communication, and time‑management skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

hospice, home health, or public health preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive hospice admission assessments for patients and families
Perform physical assessments and obtain detailed medical histories
Determine hospice eligibility using assessment data and clinical judgment
Develop individualized plans of care based on nursing diagnoses and patient goals
Implement palliative and preventive nursing interventions
Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
Educate and counsel patients and families on care needs and comfort measures
Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting comfort and independence
Communicate patient care needs with the hospice interdisciplinary team
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation