Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse / RN

Missionhealthcare; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation, sick leave, and federal

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Mission Healthcare is seeking a registered nurse to provide compassionate home health and hospice care across North and South Orange County. This per diem role requires weekend coverage and day/evening shifts, with a focus on patient-centered planning and family involvement.

The ideal candidate will have an active RN license, 1+ year of acute care and home care experience, and a valid driver's license to support in-home visits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current state RN license.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent home care experience, preferably hospice.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Initiates the plan of care and revises it as patient status changes.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan with goals based on nursing diagnosis and palliative actions.
• Provides health care instructions per assessment and plan.
• Assists with activities of daily living and promotes self-sufficiency.
• Acts as Case Manager as assigned and coordinates patient care.
• Communicates with physicians and follows orders.
• Educates patient and family on self-care and health counseling.

Skills

Nursing care

Care planning

Patient assessment

Home health care

Education

BSN or RN degree (preferred)

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion,Accountability,Respect,Excellence andService(CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team.

Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Pet insurance

Pay range (depending on experience): $58.00-$62.00 hourly

Schedule/Shift: Per Diem, Weekends Varied 10:00am-8:30pm

Territory/Location: North and South Orange County

Responsibilities

• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilize opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in home care, preferably in hospice.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.

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Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments.

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