Hospice House RN

Hospice of Humboldt; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of Humboldt seeks a skilled Hospice House RN to provide comfort-focused care at the Ida Emmerson Hospice House in Eureka, CA. You will manage symptoms, administer medications, and support patients and families in their final stages.

You will collaborate with physicians, social workers, and chaplains to implement individualized care plans, supervise LPNs and aides, and participate in on-call rotations while maintaining EMR documentation and compliance with hospice standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience in the past three years or equivalent in a BSN program.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, medication administration, wound care, pain management, and symptom control.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, symptom management, and end-of-life care options.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately and thoroughly.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other hospice team members to ensure comprehensive care.
• Oversees licensed vocational nurses and aides in the delivery of patient care.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients and families.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning discussions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hospice care best practices and regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Compassionate care

Education

CA RN license

Nursing degree (ASN/BSN)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Hospice House RN# Hospice House RNIda Emmerson Hospice House - Eureka, CA 95503## OverviewSalary Range$44.77 - $54.72 HourlyPosition TypePer DiemJob ShiftDays and/or NightsEducation LevelNursing degree (ASN or BSN)Travel PercentageNegligible## Description**Position Overview**Provide skilled nursing care to patients residing in the Ida Emmerson Hospice House, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life during their final stages. Manage symptoms, administer medications, and provide emotional support to patients and their families. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans. **Key Responsibilities:*** Provide direct patient care, including assessment, medication administration, wound care, pain management, and symptom control.* Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.* Educate patients and families on disease processes, symptom management, and end-of-life care options.* Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately and thoroughly.* Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the hospice team to ensure comprehensive care.* Oversees licensed vocational nurses and aides in the delivery of patient care.* Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients and families.* Adhere to all hospice regulations and standards of practice.* Participate in on-call rotation as required.* Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning discussions.* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hospice care best practices and regulations.**Schedule Requirements*** Must sign-up for a minimum of one (1) 12-hour On-Call NIGHT shift per month/schedule period. On-Call NIGHT shifts are from 1900-0700.* All Full-Time or Half-Time Hospice House Nurses must be willing to work two (2) weekend shifts (Fri. and/or Sat. NOC; Sat. and/or Sunday DAYS) each month, as needed.* The per diem Hospice House Nurse must be available to work a minimum of two (2) shifts per month/schedule period. After-hours back-up On-Call shifts may be substituted## Qualifications**Required Education/Credentials:*** Graduate of an accredited nursing program.* Current California Registered Nurse license.**Required Experience:*** Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the previous three (3) years or equivalent experience in a BSN program.**Required Skills and Abilities:*** Strong clinical assessment skills.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.* Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.**Preferred Qualifications**1. Experience in hospice or home health.2. Experience working effectively with an interdisciplinary team.3. CHPN certification.