Hospice Admissions Nurse (Per Diem)

Hope Hospice & Health Services; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Hope Hospice in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an Admissions/Team Nurse to support Nurse Case Managers, coordinate admissions for eligible hospice patients, and cover staffing needs in collaboration with the Team Manager.

Per diem role with 8:30am–5:00pm shifts, two days a week or six shifts per month, serving Alameda & Contra Costa Counties with occasional coverage to San Mateo County. California RN license required; ASN/BSN preferred; Public Health Nursing and HPNA certifications desirable.

Qualifications

• ASN or BSN in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience in acute care, home health and/or hospice setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make in-person nursing visits to patients as assigned, or as indicated when case managing.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate following patient/family needs and goals.
• Provide effective management of symptoms, including prompt escalation to providers or others as indicated.
• Coordinate patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the transdisciplinary team or outside providers.
• Make telephone contact and/or conduct assessment visits with potential hospice patients to inform about services and assess status.

Skills

Nursing

Patient assessment

Hospice care

Education

ASN or BSN in Nursing

California RN license

Public Health Nursing certification

HPNA certification

Job description

Hope Hospice in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an Admissions/Team Nurse to support Nurse Case Managers, coordinate admissions for eligible hospice patients, and cover staffing needs in collaboration with the Team Manager.

Per diem role with 8:30am–5:00pm shifts, two days a week or six shifts per month, serving Alameda & Contra Costa Counties with occasional coverage to San Mateo County. California RN license required; ASN/BSN preferred; Public Health Nursing and HPNA certifications desirable.