Hospice Registered Nurse Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking Full-Time RNCM for our fast growing Hospice Agency in Orange County.

Hospice Experience preferred

We are hiring a Registered Nurse for our growing Hospice to join our vibrant team! You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of assigned patients. Hospice admission experience is desired. You will initiate and coordinate the hospice care plan, supervise CHHAs and LVNs and provides skilled nursing hospice and palliative care services provided to our patients. 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 EMR.

This position is pay per visit. We are also hiring Full-Time Case Management positions across Orange County and Los Angeles Areas.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Current RN license within the State.

Hospice experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Observe and interpret patients symptoms and communicate them to physicians
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients charts
• Adjust and administer patients medication and provide treatments according to physicians orders
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.
• Supervise and train LVNs and Home Health Aides
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.

Skills

Job Types : Per-Diem