Hospice Registered Nurse or LVN - Weekends- Per Diem
About The Position
Hospice of the North Coast is hiring an RN or LVN to provide compassionate, personalized hospice care to patients with terminal illnesses and their families. The position follows the hospice care plan, provides skilled and palliative care, and coordinates patient services in cooperation with the attending physician and the interdisciplinary Hospice team. The RN or LVN participates in patient care conferences and regularly reviews and follows each patient's plan of care. The role includes performing prescribed medical treatments, including pain management and symptom control; conducting assessments and evaluations; reporting changes to the Patient Care Manager; and providing education and supportive care to patients and caregivers. The position is per diem and works every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The posted pay range is $45–$55 per hour for an RN and $30–$40 per hour for an LVN.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN or LVN license.
- At least one year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three years, or a Baccalaureate in Nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing.
- Demonstrated competency in professional nursing functions.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with dying patients and their families.
- Sympathetic attitude toward hospice patients and positive communication skills when interacting with hospice team members.
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing is desired.
Responsibilities
- Follow the hospice care plan and provide skilled and palliative care.
- Coordinate services provided to assigned patients in cooperation with the attending physician and interdisciplinary Hospice team.
- Participate in patient care conferences.
- Regularly review and follow each patient's plan of care.
- Perform prescribed medical treatments, including pain management and symptom control.
- Conduct patient assessments and evaluations.
- Report changes in patient condition to the Patient Care Manager.
- Provide education and supportive care to patients and caregivers.
Benefits
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Sick time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Small service area
