Compassionate Hospice RN | Home Care, Flexible Schedule

Lorian Health; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Lorian Health in Elk Grove, CA, is seeking a compassionate RN to provide hospice and home health care. This on-call, per-visit position supports patients and families in their homes and community settings, coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team.

You will assess needs, develop and update care plans, manage pain and symptoms, and educate families. A BSN is preferred, current RN license in California, 1 year home health or hospice experience, and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as an RN.
• IV or ET certification recognized by the state(s) where currently practicing as an RN.
• Minimum of one year of recent Home Health or Hospice experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to hospice patients and families in the home and community setting.
• Complete comprehensive and ongoing assessments to identify patient and family needs.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized hospice and palliative care plans.
• Assess and manage pain, symptoms, medications, and treatments in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.
• Serve as a Case Manager when assigned and coordinate care across the patient’s interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Educate patients and families on medications, symptom management, disease progression, and comfort-focused care.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and care needs with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and ensure continuity of care.
• Support patients and families with their physical, emotional, and end-of-life care needs.
• Coordinate necessary equipment, supplies, and services to support quality patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement activities, and continuing education.

Skills

RN license

Home health experience

BSN preferred

Care planning

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Lorian Health in Elk Grove, CA, is seeking a compassionate RN to provide hospice and home health care. This on-call, per-visit position supports patients and families in their homes and community settings, coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team.

You will assess needs, develop and update care plans, manage pain and symptoms, and educate families. A BSN is preferred, current RN license in California, 1 year home health or hospice experience, and a valid driver's license are required.