RN - Weekends (Part-Time)

Hospice Of San Joaquin•Stockton, CA

12d

About The Position

Hospice of San Joaquin is seeking a self-motivated Registered Nurse for a part-time weekend role serving hospice patients and their families in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. The nurse provides skilled nursing assessment and care when regular staff are unavailable, working in compliance with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) plan of care, under the supervision of the CCO and the direction of the physician, and in accordance with agency policies and procedures. The position provides nursing availability for pain and symptom management, crisis intervention, telephone support, home visits, and pronouncement visits. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, caregivers, IDT members, pharmacies, durable medical equipment providers, and other healthcare providers to maintain continuity and quality of care. The scheduled shift is Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the State of California.
Ability to set priorities, organize, and work independently.
Ability to make independent clinical decisions.
Knowledge of medications, including 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, state-standard automobile insurance, 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.
Ability to implement personnel policies as they relate to nursing staff.
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 dealing with acute care patients.
Six months or more of hospice or home health experience.

Responsibilities

Assess the physical, emotional, spiritual, physiological, and practical needs of patients and families.
Provide telephone support or home visits according to identified needs, using problem-solving interventions with measurable outcomes.
Carry out the IDT plan of care using advanced nursing practice and hospice nursing expertise.
Use knowledge of hospice nursing, crisis intervention, and family dynamics to determine the appropriate level of care.
Provide a thorough and accurate report to regular staff 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 appropriate and safe care.
Coordinate with pharmacies, DME providers, laboratories, physicians, hospitals, and other IDT members to provide appropriate care.
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 are 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 resource utilization.

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.
Hepatitis B series offered.