Hospice Admissions RN — Compassionate Home Care Nurse

Mission Healthcare; Rosamond (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 102,000; 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 Bakersfield, CA is seeking a dedicated Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team. You will assess patient needs, initiate and revise plans of care, coordinate with physicians, and educate patients and families on care options within a compassionate, patient‑centered approach.

This full‑time role requires a California RN license, 1 year acute care and home care hospice experience, and a reliable vehicle.

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 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 fosters self-sufficiency and comfort care.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and coordinates patient care for assigned caseload.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in condition; obtains/receives physician orders.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Home Health

Hospice Experience

ACUTE CARE

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Mission Healthcare in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a dedicated Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team. You will assess patient needs, initiate and revise plans of care, coordinate with physicians, and educate patients and families on care options within a compassionate, patient‑centered approach.

This full‑time role requires a California RN license, 1 year acute care and home care hospice experience, and a reliable vehicle.