Hospice nurse Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Company :

Providence at Home with Compassus Territory Coverage (candidate must be local and willing to travel to below cities) :

Toluca Lake, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Winnetka, Canoga Park, West Hills, Northridge, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, Granada Hills, North Hills, Reseda, Van Nuys, Panorama City, North Hollywood, and surrounding cities

Schedule : Full Time (32 hours)

4 days x 8-hour shifts

Rotating weekends

8am to 5pm

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs Hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education / experience. The Hospice nurse builds from the resources of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their home environments. May provide patient care to premature infants, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young, middle and older adults.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs, including physical assessments and histories of current and previous illnesses.
• Develops, initiates, and revises individualized Plans of Care in collaboration with the IDG, using health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and establish goals.
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing the nursing process, implementing palliative interventions, administering prescribed medications and treatments, and counseling patients and families on health care needs.
• Provides health care instructions to patients and families as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Coordinates with the Patient Care Manager and IDG to ensure continuity of care, safe environments, and support for the emotional needs of patients and caregivers.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and timely clinical documentation, including patient condition, care provided, and pain / symptom management outcomes.
• Communicates patient needs, condition changes, and physician orders to the IDG and supervisors; attends IDG meetings to review and update Plans of Care.
• Fulfills accepted case assignments, participates in on‑call duties, and maintains productivity standards per organizational guidelines.
• Supervises and delegates responsibilities to ancillary personnel as appropriate.
• Supports the orientation, education, and development of team members, and provides input on CHHA performance and assignments.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth through continuing education, in‑service programs, and other activities to enhance job‑related skills and abilities.
• Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives and adheres to the Corporate Integrity Plan.
• Ensures financial prudence in care delivery by coordinating medications, supplies, equipment, and other necessary services defined in the Plan of Care.

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Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

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Pay Range : $50.18 - $77.91

Physical Demands and Work Environment : The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

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