RN, Hospice Admissions. Part Time

Sutter Health•Alameda, CA

2d•$69 - $93•Onsite

About The Position

Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, and patient/family education. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent w/hospice philosophy and Sutter Health policies and procedures. Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
RN-Registered Nurse of California.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
AUTO-Automobile Insurance.
DL-Valid Drivers License Class C or B - State Department of Motor Vehicles.
5 years recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated proficient knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
Written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Proficient knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record (EPIC preferred).
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities.
Ability to work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care and patient/family education.
Delivery of holistic and individualized care to maximize patient and family comfort and health, consistent with hospice philosophy and Sutter Health policies.
Development, implementation, management, and coordination of an interdisciplinary plan of care considering psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers through effective communication.
Adherence to policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations/codes to promote a quality patient experience.
Engagement in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.
Handling hazardous drugs, which requires management, storage, preparation, receipt, unpacking, transport, disposal, or administration of drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by NIOSH and in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.