Hospice Nurse II, Per Diem

Sutter Health • Concord, NH

6d • $71 - $100

About The Position

Performs routine nursing assignments and develops competence through structured work. Accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care, including direct patient care and patient and family education. Provides holistic, individualized care to maximize patient and family comfort and health in accordance with hospice philosophy and Sutter Health policies and procedures. Develops, implements, and coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care that considers psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Maintains collaborative relationships among patients, families and support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. Follows policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to support a high-quality, reliable patient experience. Engages in ongoing professional growth and development. The position is per diem/casual, has evening shifts of 8 hours on variable days, and requires working every other weekend.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Valid driver’s license issued by a state Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Automobile insurance.
• Two years of recent relevant experience.
• General knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precautions, patient-care and privacy best practices, and changes in local, state, and federal regulations.
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Basic computer application knowledge, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and electronic health records.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an interrupted work environment.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care and patient and family education.
• Provide holistic, individualized care consistent with hospice philosophy and Sutter Health policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Maintain effective collaborative relationships and communication among patients, families and support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Follow policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality patient experience.
• Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
• Engage in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level