Palliative Care Nurse (RN) San Luis Obispo -Nipomo

Central Coast Home Health & Hospice

4h•$54 - $183•Onsite

About The Position

Central Coast Home Health is a fast-growing and locally owned organization with an excellent reputation throughout San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. We are constantly growing and now seeking a Full time Palliative Care Case Manager to join our team in the San Luis Obispo, 5 Cities, and Nipomo areas. A Palliative Care Nurse cares for patients with life-limiting diseases who are still seeking curative treatments and interventions. The focus is on symptom management, advance directives and other end of life decisions, and education regarding disease processes. The Palliative Care nurse works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including social workers, spiritual counselors and physical/speech/occupational therapists. By seeing your patients in the home, you are able to spend the time necessary developing relationships, answering questions and assessing the needs of the patient and family on a psychosocial, physical and spiritual level. Regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm with a choice between 4 or 5 days/week and a weekend rotation approximately every 4 weeks.

Requirements

Current California RN License
At least one year of professional nursing experience
CPR certified (Healthcare Provider)
Reliable vehicle to drive for work
Current Driver's license and clean driving record
Have and maintain auto insurance coverage
Comfortable working independently in a home-visit setting
Must be able to effectively communicate with elderly and chronically ill patients and families.