Hospice House RN
About The Position
Provide skilled nursing care to patients residing in the Ida Emmerson Hospice House, supporting comfort, dignity, and quality of life during their final stages. Manage symptoms, administer medications, and provide emotional support to patients and families. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans. This per diem role requires availability for at least two shifts per month or schedule period and at least one 12-hour on-call night shift per month or schedule period. On-call night shifts run from 1900 to 0700. After-hours backup on-call shifts may be substituted. Participate in the on-call rotation as required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current California Registered Nurse license.
- At least one year of experience as a professional nurse within the previous three years, or equivalent experience in a BSN program.
- Strong clinical assessment skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hospice or home health.
- Experience working effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
- CHPN certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, medication administration, wound care, pain management, and symptom control.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Educate patients and families about disease processes, symptom management, and end-of-life care options.
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately and thoroughly.
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other hospice team members to ensure comprehensive care.
- Oversee licensed vocational nurses and aides in the delivery of patient care.
- Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients and families.
- Adhere to hospice regulations and standards of practice.
- Participate in the on-call rotation as required.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care-planning discussions.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hospice care best practices and regulations.
- Be available to work a minimum of two shifts per month or schedule period.
- Sign up for a minimum of one 12-hour on-call night shift per month or schedule period.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
