Hospice House RN — On-Call Nights/Weekends

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 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.