Registered Nurse - Hospice Admissions - San Luis Obispo

Central Coast Home Health & Hospice•San Luis Obispo, CA

7d•Remote

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 Per Diem Hospice Admit Nurse to join our Hospice team in San Luis Obispo. 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.

Requirements

Current California RN License
At least one year of professional nursing experience required
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 is a plus
Understanding of the "hospice philosophy" and issues of death and dying

Responsibilities

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.
Delivers high quality care to our hospice patients in their own home environment.
Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to promote patient and family choice, assure continuity of care, and enhance the quality of life of dying patients.
Manages own caseload.
Makes own work schedule.