Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Lorian Health • San Diego, CA

6d • $53 - $57

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 in San Diego East and South. The nurse completes comprehensive and ongoing assessments, develops and updates individualized hospice and palliative care plans, and assesses and manages pain, symptoms, medications, and treatments. The role may include serving as a Case Manager and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary hospice team.

The nurse educates patients and families, communicates changes in patient condition, maintains timely clinical documentation, supports physical and emotional end-of-life care needs, and coordinates equipment, supplies, and services. The schedule is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, with an on-call rotation. Pay is $53–$57, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of practice.
• If IV or ET certified, currently certified and 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.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to hospice patients and their 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 patient’s interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Educate patients and families on medications, symptom management, disease progression, and comfort-focused care.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and care needs with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and ensure continuity of care.
• Support patients and families with their physical, emotional, and end-of-life care needs.
• Coordinate necessary 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, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative, mission-driven team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed