Field Registered Nurse

Hospice of Grace; Lomita (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Hospice of Grace in Lomita, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse to create and manage patient care plans with compassion and attention to detail. You will observe and communicate in the patient’s best interest, delivering personalized end-of-life care.

You will collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and staff; monitor vitals, manage pain, educate families, and maintain accurate health records. Rotating shifts offer diverse experience.

Qualifications

• BSN required and active RN license.
• Minimum 2 years hospice nursing experience.
• Experience with Hospice MD or similar electronic records.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage stress and rotate shifts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, and others to coordinate care.
• Prepare and adjust patient care plans as needed.
• Monitor vital signs and comfort; administer pain management medications.
• Inform physicians of changes in patient conditions.
• Provide family education and emotional support.
• Maintain medical charts and health records.
• Notify team of patient deaths and offer resources.
• Assist grieving families with coping techniques and resources.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

BSN degree

RN license

Hospice certification preferred

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.