Registered Nurse
About The Position
Compassionate Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas. The position provides hospice nursing care using a hybrid hourly and paid-per-visit model, negotiable based on experience, skill level, and availability. Opportunities to accumulate overtime are available. The nurse completes patient and family assessments, develops and updates care plans, administers prescribed medications and treatments, provides education and support, coordinates care, and may act as a case manager. The role also includes on-call duties, supervision and delegation to ancillary personnel when required, and participation in quality improvement activities.
Requirements
- Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing.
- Current California license and current CPR certification.
- At least one year of professional nursing experience within the last three years, or a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program and a current RN license.
- Licensed driver with an insured, reliable automobile in good working condition.
- Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged walking and standing, lifting, bending, kneeling, and adequate visual and hearing acuity.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care experience.
- A minimum of two years’ experience, with at least one year in public health, home care, or hospice nursing.
Responsibilities
- Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
- Provide professional nursing care according to the nursing process and the state Nurse Practice Act.
- Assess and evaluate patient status by initiating and updating plans of care, reevaluating patient and caregiver needs, and revising care plans as needed.
- Develop care plans with patient and family involvement.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Provide education, counseling, and support to patients and families.
- Assist with activities of daily living and promote comfort and independence.
- Act as Case Manager when assigned.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Communicate with physicians regarding patient needs and changes in condition.
- Coordinate care with community health professionals.
- Educate patients and caregivers on self-care and treatment plans.
- Maintain a safe patient environment.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team collaboration and meetings.
- Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
- Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
- Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required.
- Maintain and improve professional knowledge and practice skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
- Fulfill requested and/or accepted case assignments.
- Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health, medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick days
- Flexible schedules
- Mileage reimbursement at the current federal rate
- Company vehicle when eligible
- Growth and development opportunities
- Dynamic, team-oriented work environment
- Supportive company culture
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Job Type
Full-time
