Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
Lorian Home Health•San Diego, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Lorian Health is hiring a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to hospice patients and their families in home and community settings. The RN supports patients’ physical, emotional, and end-of-life care needs and helps enhance quality of life at home. The schedule is Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday, with an on-call rotation. The position serves San Diego East and South. Pay is $53–$57, commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; a BSN is preferred.
- Currently licensed to practice as an RN in the state of practice.
- If IV or ET certified, hold current certification recognized by the state(s) where practicing as an RN.
- At least one year of recent experience, within the last three years, in a Home Health or Hospice setting.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to hospice patients and families in home and community settings.
- Complete comprehensive and ongoing assessments to identify patient and family needs.
- Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized hospice and palliative care plans.
- Assess and manage pain, symptoms, medications, and treatments in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.
- Serve as a Case Manager when assigned and coordinate care across the interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Educate patients and families about medications, symptom management, disease progression, and comfort-focused care.
- Communicate changes in patient condition and care needs to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and ensure continuity of care.
- Support patients and families with physical, emotional, and end-of-life care needs.
- Coordinate equipment, supplies, and services to support quality patient care.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement activities, and continuing education.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- 401(k) with 4% match
- Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Collaborative, mission-driven team
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Job Type
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