Hospice RN Full-Time

Lorian Health • Riverside, CA

157d • $114,000 - $117,000

About The Position

Lorian Health is hiring a full-time Hospice RN for the Las Vegas Northeast and Northwest territory. The RN provides professional nursing care using the nursing process, evaluates patient status and needs, and reviews, implements, and revises the Plan of Care as needed. The role includes administering physician-prescribed medications and treatments; applying preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing procedures; communicating with physicians and supervisory personnel; and reporting changes in patient condition. The RN also supports activities of daily living and patient independence, teaches patients and caregivers about self-care and physician-ordered instructions, identifies opportunities for health counseling, and maintains a safe patient environment.

Requirements

• 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 or states where practicing as an RN.
• Excellent observation skills, sound nursing judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain good physical stamina and mental health.
• Provide pre-employment physician health clearance, including negative TB skin tests and/or chest X-ray and other tests required by state statutes.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Be a licensed driver and have an automobile insured according to Lorian Health requirements.
• At least one year of recent experience within the last three years in a home health or hospice setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
• Review and implement the Plan of Care, regularly reevaluate patient needs, and revise the Plan of Care as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Initiate and apply appropriate preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques.
• Maintain communication about patient care with the physician and supervisory personnel.
• Observe patients for changes in condition, discuss changes with patients or caregivers, and report changes to the attending physician as necessary.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and support their efforts toward self-sufficiency and independence.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques as appropriate.
• Provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions, and use opportunities for health counseling with patients and caregivers.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and employee assistance program benefits.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement or a company vehicle, depending on the role, plus a fuel card.
• Employee referral program.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

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