Field Registered Nurse

Hospice of Grace and Palliative Care, Inc.; Lomita (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Hospice of Grace and Palliative Care, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team.

You will create and manage individualized care plans for terminally ill patients, observing and communicating with compassion and clinical excellence. The ideal candidate holds a BSN, RN license, Hospice/Palliative care certification preferred, at least 2 years hospice experience, and proficiency with Hospice MD and electronic health records.

Qualifications

• BSN required and state-approved RN license.
• RN with current license and RN certification.
• Hospice and palliative care certification is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of hospice nursing experience.
• Proficiency with Hospice MD and electronic patient/hospice management systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, nursing staff and others to coordinate end-of-life care.
• Create and adjust patient care plans as needed.
• Visit patients regularly to monitor vital signs and comfort.
• Administer prescribed treatments and pain management medications.
• Inform physicians of changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Tools

Hospice MD

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement

Job Summary

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will primarily be creating and managing a plan of care for individual patients. You are a Registered Nurse (RN) who operates with great attention to detail and a big heart. You take pride in creating personalized care plans for patients and are able to observe and communicate effectively in your patient's best interest. To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating on terminally ill patients' care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, and other stakeholders.
• Preparing and adjusting patient care plans as needed.
• Frequently visiting patients to monitor vital signs and physical comfort levels.
• Performing prescribed treatments and administering pain management medications.
• Informing physicians about changes in patients' conditions.
• Providing loved ones and primary caregivers with patient care information, end-of-life education, and emotional support.
• Maintaining and updating medical charts, patient files, and health records.
• Notifying attending physicians, hospice staff members, and family members of patients' deaths when they occur.
• Advising grieving family members on coping techniques, counseling services, and available community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN).
• State-approved license and registered nurse (RN) certification.
• Accredited certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years experience as a hospice nurse.
• Competency in electronic patient and hospice management systems, such as Hospice MD.
• In-depth knowledge of monitoring and managing terminally ill patients' conditions and comfort.
• Superb analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Great interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities, as well as a compassionate nature.
• Exceptional ability to manage stress and emotional challenges.
• Availability to work rotational shifts.