Registered Nurse Hospice Per Diem

Newport Hospice • Irvine, CA

4d • $75 - $350 • Remote

About The Position

Newport Hospice is seeking highly skilled, compassionate, and detail-oriented Registered Nurses to join our team in a Per Diem capacity. We are a high-traffic hospice provider dedicated to clinical excellence and unwavering compliance with all CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs). We provide end-of-life care with grace and dignity. If you are a flexible clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the critical nature of comprehensive clinical assessments, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Active and unencumbered RN License in the state of California.
• Deep understanding of hospice regulations, LCD guidelines, and nursing requirements.
• Exceptional clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to manage complex symptoms at the end of life.
• Elite verbal and written communication skills for interacting with families, physicians, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in EMR systems for accurate, timely documentation.
• Ability to cover various locations within our service area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive head-to-toe physical assessments of patients.
• Perform full and accurate medication reconciliation, including pharmacy coordination and order review.
• Review, create, and update the patient’s Plan of Care (POC).
• Ensure all documentation meets LCD (Local Coverage Determination) guidelines and California state hospice regulations.
• Facilitate the signing of consents and provide a thorough Explanation of Benefits (EOB) to patients and families during Start of Care (SOC) visits.
• Maintain direct contact with physicians for initial and ongoing orders, symptom management, and coordination with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
• Submit charting in a timely and precise manner, prioritizing 'documenting as you go'.

Benefits

• Per-Visit Compensation Structure: $350.00 for Start of Care (SOC) Visit, $100.00 for Recertification Visit, $75.00 for Routine / PRN Visit.
• Bonus discussions available for long-distance availability.
• Ultimate Flexibility: Control your own schedule and define your service areas.
• Access to a leadership team that values compliance, patient advocacy, and clinical integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level