Central Coast Home Health & Hospice - Santa Barbara, CA
posted 3 days ago
About the position
Central Coast Home Health and Hospice is a locally owned organization with an excellent reputation throughout the San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. We are constantly growing and now seeking a Full time or Part time Hospice Admit Nurse to join our Hospice team in Santa Barbara. The Admit Nurse completes an initial assessment of the patient to determine hospice needs, counsels the patient and their family, provides education as needed to the patient and family as related to their needs. This position requires accuracy in all aspects of the role and someone who is able to be flexible. Our nurses deliver high quality care to our hospice patients in their own home environment, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to promote patient and family choice, assure continuity of care, and enhance the quality of life of dying patients. This highly rewarding field requires organization and the ability to work independently, managing your own caseload and making your own work schedule. Work schedule: Mon-Fri 8-5 (flexible) with a weekend rotation. *NO NIGHT CALL
Responsibilities
- Complete an initial assessment of the patient to determine hospice needs
- Counsel the patient and their family
- Provide education as needed to the patient and family
- Deliver high quality care to hospice patients in their home environment
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote patient and family choice
- Assure continuity of care
- Enhance the quality of life of dying patients
- Manage own caseload and work schedule
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
Nice-to-haves
- Hospice &/or Home Health experience
- Understanding of the 'hospice philosophy' and issues of death and dying
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, & vision benefits
- Paid personal, holidays, and sick time off
- 401(k) with matching
- Gym membership
- Flexible self-scheduling
- In-house continuing education and reimbursement for outside training
