Nurse Hospice

CommonSpirit Health; Saskatchewan; On-site; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is looking for a compassionate Nurse Hospice to join the Mercy Hospice team. This role involves providing nursing care and emotional support, working closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive quality care in their homes. The ideal candidate will have hospice nursing experience and a current RN license.

Qualifications

• 1 year hospice nursing experience in the previous 5 years.
• Currently licensed as an R.N.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care with compassion and competence.
• Assist in pain and symptom management through regular nursing visits.
• Support patients and families during a challenging time.

Skills

Compassion

Pain Management

Emotional Support

Education

BSN degree

Public Health Nurse certification

CHPN certification

Job description

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*Responsibilities*

Day Per Diem Hospice Registered Nurse

Mercy Hospice is a comprehensive program offered by Dignity Health for individuals and families facing serious and life-threatening illnesses with a prognosis of six months or less. Mercy Hospice professionals and volunteers offer physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort to patients and families. The primary focus of Mercy Hospice is to enable families to care for their loved ones at home. Specialized support and care are carried out under the direction of a physician and include:

• Regular nursing visits to assist in pain and symptom management
• Emotional support, education, and community resources provided by a social worker to assist the patient and family
• Spiritual support provided by a hospice chaplain
• Personal services provided by certified home health/hospice aides
• Volunteer services for companionship, respite, and caregiver support
• Continuing support to families for a period of 13 months through our bereavement (grief) program

The Mercy Hospice team consists of physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors (including dietary), chaplains, home health aides, and volunteers. The hospice team meets regularly to discuss current cases and coordinate care to ensure quality and continuity for the patient. The medical director reviews care plans, providing direction and advice as necessary. Additional services such as pharmacy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy are provided when needed.

Hospice provides 24-hour support for patients and their families. Mercy Hospice is a Medicare-certified, Joint Commission-accredited program. We are members of NHPCO, CHAPCA, CAHSAH, and NAHC. We partner with the We Honor Veterans program. Mercy Hospice contracts with major private insurance companies that provide hospice benefits. Regardless of ability to pay, Mercy Hospice is available to patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses.

Provide nursing care with compassion and competence, supporting patients and their loved ones during a challenging time. The incumbent provides care, treatment, and service to hospice patients and families in their residence, functioning as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.

Qualifications

Minimum

• 1 year hospice nursing (LVN or RN) experience in the previous 5 years
• Currently licensed as an R.N. in California
• Valid driver's license; out-of-state license holders must obtain a CA driver's license within 30 days of employment
• Current automobile insurance and access to an operating vehicle
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Preferred

• BSN degree
• Public Health Nurse certification
• CHPN certification

Overview

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed, not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael, California. Serving north Sacramento and south Placer counties for over 50 years, it is one of the area's largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being and providing excellent patient care. The center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Spine Center of Excellence, recognized for Perinatal and Hip/Knee Replacement care.

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Pay Range

$85.79 per hour

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices

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