Registered Nurse - NOC - Full Time
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is an experienced registered professional nurse who follows the hospice care plan, provides skilled and palliative care, and coordinates services for assigned patients. The RN works cooperatively with the attending physician and other members of the interdisciplinary Hospice team, participates in patient care conferences, and supervises assigned Home Health Aides. The RN provides care to patients 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 changes to the RN case manager, and provides education and supportive care to patients and caregivers. This is a full-time NOC position, scheduled 12:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m., with a $2.00 night-shift differential. The role serves patients and families during end-of-life transitions and requires a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN 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 caring for hospice patients and positive communication skills when interacting with other hospice team members.
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing desired.
Responsibilities
- Follow the hospice plan of care and provide skilled and palliative care to patients diagnosed with a terminal illness.
- Coordinate services provided to assigned patients in cooperation with the attending physician and interdisciplinary Hospice team.
- Participate in patient care conferences.
- Supervise assigned Home Health Aides.
- Regularly review and follow the 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 RN case manager.
- Provide education and supportive care to patients and caregivers.
Benefits
- Health insurance, with medical, dental, and vision coverage 100% paid by the employer.
- Matching 401(k) plan.
- Free life insurance and long-term disability plan.
- Continuous professional and clinical training.
- Generous PTO accrual.
- Holiday pay.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- $2.00 night-shift differential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
