Registered Nurse - NOC - Full Time

Hospice of the North Coast•Carlsbad, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hospice of the North Coast hires passionate individuals eager to join our agency's mission: to deliver compassionate, personalized care to patients and their families during end-of-life transitions. We hire individuals who wish to thrive on playing a unique role in a person's life. They are compassionate clinicians and administrative staff who take pride in serving as advocates for each and every patient and who are fulfilled by being part of a very intimate stage of life. Collectively we serve patients, their families, and the community. Are you looking for a fulfilling role that will allow you to make a difference in a patient's life? Please apply today! Full Time NOC-12:00am-8:30am $2.00 shift differential for night shift POSITION SUMMARY: The RN is an experienced registered professional nurse who follows the hospice care plan, provides skilled and palliative care and coordinates the services provided to his/her patients. The RN works cooperatively with the attending physician, and other members of the interdisciplinary Hospice team. The RN participates in patient care conferences and supervises the Home Health Aides assigned. The RN provides care, as described in this position description, to patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The RN regularly reviews and follows the plan of care. Performs prescribed medical treatments, including pain management and symptom control, conducts assessments and evaluations, reports all changes to the RN case manager, provides education and supportive care to patient and caregiver.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current CA RN License.
Minimum of one-year experience as a professional nurse within the last 3 years or have a Baccalaureate in Nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing.
Demonstrated competency in performance of professional nursing functions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with dying patients and their families.
Possesses a sympathetic attitude toward caring for the hospice patient and demonstrates positive communication skills in interacting with other members of the hospice team.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Certification in Hospice And Palliative Nursing desired.

Responsibilities

Follows the hospice care plan.
Provides skilled and palliative care.
Coordinates the services provided to his/her patients.
Works cooperatively with the attending physician, and other members of the interdisciplinary Hospice team.
Participates in patient care conferences.
Supervises the Home Health Aides assigned.
Provides care to patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Regularly reviews and follows the plan of care.
Performs prescribed medical treatments, including pain management and symptom control.
Conducts assessments and evaluations.
Reports all changes to the RN case manager.
Provides education and supportive care to patient and caregiver.