Hospice (Registered Nurse) RN

Lorian Home Health • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Lorian Health is hiring a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to hospice patients and their families in home and community settings. The RN completes comprehensive and ongoing assessments, develops and updates individualized hospice and palliative care plans, and manages pain, symptoms, medications, and treatments according to each patient’s plan of care. The nurse may serve as a Case Manager when assigned and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary hospice team. The role also includes educating patients and families, communicating changes in condition, maintaining timely clinical documentation, supporting physical and emotional end-of-life care needs, coordinating equipment and services, and participating in team meetings, quality improvement, and continuing education. The position covers San Diego East and South. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with availability required for one weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; a BSN is preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse 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 past three years, in a Home Health or Hospice setting.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Available to work one weekend rotation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered 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 according to 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 needed 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time