Hospice Registered Nurse - End-of-Life Care & Patient Support

Hospice of Grace and Palliative Care, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Hospice of Grace and Palliative Care, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in California. You will create and manage individualized care plans for terminally ill patients, observe patient status, and communicate effectively in the patient’s best interest.

Ideal candidates have a BSN, RN license, 2+ years hospice experience, and proficiency with Hospice MD and electronic health records. You will collaborate with physicians, social workers, and family members to provide

Qualifications

• BSN degree required and RN license active.
• Accredited hospice care certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in hospice nursing.
• Proficient with Hospice MD and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating on terminally ill patients' care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, and other stakeholders.
• Preparing and adjusting patient care plans as needed.
• Frequently visiting patients to monitor vital signs and physical comfort levels.
• Performing prescribed treatments and administering pain management medications.
• Informing physicians about changes in patients' conditions.
• Providing loved ones and primary caregivers with patient care information, end-of-life education, and emotional support.
• Maintaining and updating medical charts, patient files, and health records.
• Notifying attending physicians, hospice staff members, and family members of patients' deaths when they occur.
• Advising grieving family members on coping techniques, counseling services, and available community resources.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Stress management

Detail oriented

Education

BSN

RN license

Hospice certification preferred

Tools

Hospice MD

Job description

Hospice of Grace and Palliative Care, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in California. You will create and manage individualized care plans for terminally ill patients, observe patient status, and communicate effectively in the patient’s best interest.

Ideal candidates have a BSN, RN license, 2+ years hospice experience, and proficiency with Hospice MD and electronic health records. You will collaborate with physicians, social workers, and family members to provide