Compassionate Hospice Visit RN – Per Diem, Local Travel

Hospice of Humboldt; Eureka (AK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospice of Humboldt seeks a Visit Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered, direct nursing care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled in-home visits in Eureka, CA, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity for patients and families.

This per diem role requires a nursing degree (ASN or BSN), CA RN license, and at least one year of nursing experience within the last three years or BSN program, with strong

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience within the last three years or equivalent BSN program experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home visits to assess patient condition, manage symptoms and provide emotional support.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including pain and symptom management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (case managers, physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides).
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, care plans and resources.
• Document all care and communicate updates to the hospice team.
• Respond to urgent patient needs and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with hospice policies, procedures and regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Caseload management

EMR proficiency

Driver's license

Education

ASN or BSN nursing degree

California RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Hospice of Humboldt seeks a Visit Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered, direct nursing care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled in-home visits in Eureka, CA, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity for patients and families.

This per diem role requires a nursing degree (ASN or BSN), CA RN license, and at least one year of nursing experience within the last three years or BSN program, with strong