Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse / RN (Weekend Shift)

Mission Healthcare; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation, sick leave, andholidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Mission Healthcare in Ventura, CA is seeking a Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (Weekend Shift) to initiate and revise the plan of care as patient needs evolve. You will determine nursing diagnoses from health assessments and create care plans that involve patients and families in the decision-making process.

You will educate patients and families, support activities of daily living, coordinate care as Case Manager when assigned, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team

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.

Responsibilities

• Initiates the plan of care and revises it as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan with goals based on nursing diagnosis and hospice actions.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate.
• Assists the patient with activities of daily living and supports self-sufficiency and comfort care.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and coordinates patient care.

Skills

Care planning

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Education

RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse / RN (Weekend Shift)

Ventura,CA

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 patients’ 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance

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

Pay range (depending on experience): $50.00-$60.00 hourly

Territory/Location: Ventura County,CA

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.

At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.

Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer:
We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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.

Accessibility Commitment:

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts:

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.

As set forth in Mission Healthcare’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.