Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse / RN

Mission Healthcare • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Mission Healthcare is hiring a Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse to provide patient- and family-centered hospice care in San Diego County, California. The nurse assesses patients, develops and revises plans of care, provides education and support, and works with physicians and the interdisciplinary group to address patient needs. When assigned by the Clinical Manager, the nurse also serves as case manager and coordinates care for an assigned caseload.

This is a full-time position with rotating days, 11:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m. The listed hourly pay range is $55.00–$60.00, depending on experience. Mission Healthcare describes its culture as collaborative and grounded in compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service. The organization also highlights its commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Hold a current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Have at least 1 year of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Have at least 1 year of recent home care experience; hospice experience is preferred.
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Home care experience in hospice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate the plan of care and revise it as the patient’s status and needs change.
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Develop care plans with goals based on nursing diagnoses and palliative nursing actions, including the patient and family in the planning process.
• Provide health care instructions to patients as appropriate to the assessment and plan.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and support their efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort care.
• Act as case manager when assigned by the Clinical Manager and coordinate care for an assigned caseload.
• Communicate patient needs and changes in condition to the physician, and obtain or receive physician orders as required.
• Teach patients and families or caregivers self-care techniques as appropriate.
• Provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions, and use opportunities for health counseling with patients and families or caregivers.
• Work in concert with the interdisciplinary group.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
• Pet insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree