Hospice Admissions RN - Compassionate Case Manager

Mission Healthcare; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation, sick leave, and public/

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Mission Healthcare is hiring a Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) in Bakersfield, CA. The role focuses on initiating and revising care plans, coordinating patient care, and educating patients and families about disease management and comfort care.

The successful candidate will hold an RN license, have hospice or acute care experience, and a valid driver's license. The position offers competitive benefits and a schedule Tue-Fri, 10am-8:30pm, serving Kern County.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• 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 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.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Assists the patient with activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s self-sufficiency and comfort care.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned and coordinates patient care for the caseload.
• Communicates with the physician regarding needs and reports changes in condition; obtains physician orders as required.
• Teaches patient and family self-care techniques and provides guidance on medications and other orders.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Mission Healthcare is hiring a Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) in Bakersfield, CA. The role focuses on initiating and revising care plans, coordinating patient care, and educating patients and families about disease management and comfort care.

The successful candidate will hold an RN license, have hospice or acute care experience, and a valid driver's license. The position offers competitive benefits and a schedule Tue-Fri, 10am-8:30pm, serving Kern County.