Rn Jobs in Los Angeles, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• Registered Nurse from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Maryland.
• 2-3 years of varied work experience as a professional nurse, hospice experience preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience working in an acute care setting.
• Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles.
• Dependent on work experience/training, the hospice nurse may be designated to perform assessments for pediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatrics, etc.
• Possesses physical ability to perform job-related duties which may require lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, partial or complete assistance with activities of daily living without assistance from another health care worker or significant other.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with individuals and families in end-of-life situations.
• Must be able to use a computer and other office equipment to document patient information.
• Must be able to hear to process directions and requests from doctors, employees, patients, and other individuals.
• Must be able to drive to visit patients’ homes for supervision and patient care.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, furnish your own reliable transportation, and maintain insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• A new registered nurse may be accepted for employment upon agreement to participate in and completion of Compass’ Preceptor Program, an intensive orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Promote hospice philosophy.
• Assume primary responsibility for a patient/family caseload that includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating phases of the nursing process.
• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Maintain regular communication with the Director of Clinical Services to review caseload.
• Maintain regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient/family status.
• Obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate data into the plan of care.
• Maintain up-to-date patient records to ensure problems, plans, actions, and goals are accurately and clearly stated, and changes are reflected as they occur.
• Seek input from other team members regarding the patient’s plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support.
• Accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers or by providing direct care as appropriate.
• Meet regularly with hospice clinical staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
• Attend patient meetings and facilitate discussion of issues from case load for full staff discussion, consultation, and evaluation.
• Supervise and update the health aide plan of care every two weeks or more frequently as needed.
• Inform the Director of Clinical Services of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Responds to patients/families of other hospice nurses during on-call times, or as requested by the Director of Clinical Services to meet patient/family needs during the absence of other hospice nurses.
• Provide appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
• Take responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice, continuing education, and professional development.
• Promotes involvement of the patient/family in the plan of care with emphasis placed on pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (CareFirst) - Compass pays 85% of employee’s coverage and 50% dependent coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance (CareFirst)
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Will Prep Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 5 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning the first year
• 401k with Compass fully matching up to 3%, then matching .5% with employee contribution of 4% (match=3.5%), or 5% (total match = 4%)