Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

JOB SUMMARY

Registered Nurse will implement and coordinate the hospice care of plan, provided skilled and palliative care and coordinates the services provided to an assigned group of patients.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs comprehensive nursing evaluations.
• Assesses for signs and symptoms of discomfort including presence of pain and takes prompt and appropriate action.
• Initiates and manages plan of care, provides appropriate nursing follow –up to all patients, and instructs caregivers in managing patient needs.
• Coordinates all services provided to patients and families, as well as appropriateness of care, to ensure quality of care and services.
• Manages the implementation of the approved plan of care, modifies as needed, and contacts Physician, Medical Director and Hospice Team when appropriate.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling, and readily accepts new admissions and emergency assignments as requested.
• Maintains knowledge of state and federal regulations and The Joint Commission standards.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance Performance Incentive Program.
• Observes for safety hazards in the patient’s and organization’s environments and takes appropriate steps to reduce or eliminate them.
• Maintains continuing education through academic studies, seminars, and workshops.
• Attends and participates in in-services, staff meetings, and patient care conferences.
• Completes all documentation in an accurate and legible manner.
• Complies with hospice policies and procedures, laws and regulations and standards or practice.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Credentials: Current RN License within CA. Bachelors in Nursing preferred. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing desired.. A current CPR Certification, Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance.

• Minimum of one year experience as a professional nurse within the last 3 years with strong clinical assessment skills.
• All nursing functions, written and oral communication skills, sympathetic attitude, customer services/relations, ability to work with dying patients, organizational and diplomacy.

Supervises: Provides supervision of Home Health Aides, Licenses Vocational Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Homemakers to ensure the best quality of care for patients.

Salary: $56.00 - $60.00 an hour

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.