Full Time Benefited Hospice/Palliative Care Registered Nurse
Hourly Rate $45-50 per hour
Earn a competitive salary commensurate with experience Achieve life balance with holiday pay, sick pay and vacation pay Maintain wellness with health insurance including dental and vision Learn for life and stay current through tuition reimbursement Plan for the future with our 401k and life insurance plans Become part of a great team with professionals who value and respect one another Gain self- reliance, recognition and confidence while serving patients and families when they are at their most vulnerable Work for an organization that has been recognized as one of the best places to work
POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for an experienced registered nurse who initiates and coordinates the hospice care plan, supervises CHHAs and LVNs and provides skilled nursing hospice and palliative care services to our patients at their place of residence. The RN will work cooperatively with the attending physician, Hospice Medical Director, and other members of the Interdisciplinary Hospice Team. The RN regularly reviews and updates the plan of care, performs prescribed medical treatments (including pain management and symptom control), conducts assessments and evaluations and provides education and supportive care to patient and caregivers. Must be able to utilize computers and be comfortable with electronic medical records. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current California RN license. BSN preferred. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing desired and encouraged.
Minimum of one-year experience as a professional nurse within the last three years or a Baccalaureate in Nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing.
Valid driver's license, auto insurance, reliable/well maintained transportation.
Spanish speaking a plus, but not required