RN - Weekends (Part-Time)

HOSPICE OF SAN JOAQUIN•Stockton, CA

1d•$57 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Hospice of San Joaquin is seeking a self-motivated Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing assessment and care to current hospice patients and their families when regular staff is unavailable. The nurse works in accordance with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) plan of care, under the supervision of the CCO and the direction of the physician, and follows agency policies and procedures. This part-time weekend position is scheduled Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Stockton Main Office in Stockton, California. The RN provides support for pain and symptom management, crisis intervention, and patient and family needs through telephone consultation and home visits, including pronouncement visits. The role includes collaborating with patients, caregivers, IDT members, pharmacies, durable medical equipment providers, and other health care professionals to maintain continuity of care. The RN also provides education to patients, families, and caregivers about hospice care and patient comfort, and supports quality service and appropriate use of resources. Hospice of San Joaquin is a not-for-profit hospice serving San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. Its mission focuses on honoring life and ensuring patients and caregivers are at the center of care.

Requirements

Current California Registered Nurse license.
Ability to set priorities, organize work, and work independently.
Ability to make independent clinical decisions.
Knowledge of medications, indications, dose ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
Nursing practice skills and knowledge of hospice care, with commitment to the program’s philosophy and goals.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
CPR training.
Pre-employment drug screening.
Ability and willingness to drive a personal vehicle; valid California driver’s license; automobile insurance meeting state standards; and evidence of insurance.
Ability to safely maneuver equipment, such as wheelchairs, and assist family members or caregivers with transferring and ambulating patients when necessary.
Completion of pre-employment health screening, TB screening, background check, reference check, immunizations, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

One year of recent clinical experience with acute care patients preferred.
Six months or more of hospice or home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, physiological, and practical needs.
Provide telephone support or visits according to identified needs, using problem-solving interventions with measurable outcomes.
Deliver nursing interventions consistent with the IDT plan of care and advanced nursing practice.
Use hospice nursing, crisis intervention, and family-dynamics knowledge to determine the appropriate level of care.
Give regular staff a thorough and accurate report at the beginning of the next working day by phone, fax, or in person.
Document identified problems, plans, actions, and goals in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.
Support families at the time of a patient’s death and coordinate services with other IDT members.
Advocate for patients and use nursing judgment when seeking changes in level of care to ensure safe and appropriate care.
Coordinate with pharmacies, DME providers, laboratories, physicians, hospitals, IDT members, and other health care providers.
Coordinate care with skilled nursing facilities or acute care hospitals when necessary.
Direct other Hospice of San Joaquin staff, such as home health aides, when regular staff is unavailable.
Collaborate and communicate with the IDT and patient and family caregivers to ensure continuity of care.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about hospice philosophy and the knowledge needed to provide comfort and care.
Ensure compliance with the program plan and support quality service and appropriate utilization of resources.
Implement personnel policies as they relate to nursing staff.

Benefits

Competitive hospice industry compensation.
Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
AFLAC insurance plans.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Fitness Center membership discount.
Employee Assistance Programs (ESP).
Supportive work culture that encourages work-life balance.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Monthly mileage reimbursement.
Employee Referral Program.