Hospice Triage RN

Elizabeth Hospice; California; Sur place; USD 62 000 - 84 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive hospice compensation

Benefits package with multiple plans

401(k) with employer match

Work-life balance

Employee development program

Résumé du poste

Elizabeth Hospice is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to perform skilled nursing visits and assessments across the San Diego and South Riverside County areas. You will maximize patient comfort within hospice protocols, while caring for perinatal, pediatric, and adult patients and families.

The role provides full-time hours with 4/10 shifts Wed–Sat 11:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m. On-call shifts are required monthly, and travel to patient homes is expected.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor degree preferred.
• CA RN license required.
• CPR certification and TB test negative.
• Computer skills including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must have a valid CA driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsabilités

• Provide skilled nursing visits and assessments.
• Perform patient/family education and care planning.
• Supervise LVN and HA per care plan and TEH policy.
• Document promptly using electronic charting and maintain policies.
• Travel to patient homes across San Diego County and South Riverside.

Connaissances

Computer skills

Electronic charting

Formation

Associates Degree

Bachelor Degree preferred

Outils

Word

Outlook

Excel

Description du poste

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Primarily responsible for providing skilled nursing visits, assessments, and care in order to maximize the comfort of patients across the life span (perinatal, pediatrics, and adults) and families consistent with The Elizabeth Hospice protocols and standards.

The Elizabeth Hospice is San Diego's oldest non-profit hospice of 45 years. We are growing and looking for talented individuals to join our high performing team and support our mission. We serve all of San Diego County and south Riverside County with multiple hospice office locations.

Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life's journey and for those who grieve.

Work Schedule: Full Time 4/10 hour shifts, Wednesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

On Call: Two on-call shifts required monthly.

Salary: $45.00-$61.00 hourly. Compensation is determined by years of licensure.

Work Location: San Diego and South Riverside County

Travel: Travel is required for patient visits.

Requirements

• Performs visits as needed and directed by the triage team:
  
  
  
  • Responds to requests for patient visits in a timely manner.
  
  
  • Independently assesses patient/family immediate care/symptom management needs.
  
  
  • Provides care and treatment as ordered.
  
  
  • Provides health care instruction to patients, caregivers and family members.
  
  
  • Other Hospice nursing visits as assigned.
  
  
  
  


• Provides appropriate follow-up to case managers and team members in regard to patient condition changes and needs.


• Responsible for the direction of care provided by LVN and HA in accordance with patient’s plan of care.


• Responsible for the supervision of services provided by the LVN and HA per TEH policy and regulatory requirements.


• Maintains timely patient documentation using "point of care" electronic charting.


• Keeps current with all organization and department policies and procedures.


• Collaborates with Physicians and Supervisors for changes in orders and changes to the patient’s level of care as needed


• Adhering to the E-way standards is a requirement in performing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have Associates Degree, Bachelor Degree preferred, and a minimum of 12 months experience with 1-2 years preferred in acute care; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• At least 12 months experience with 1-2 years preferred in acute care.


• Hospice experience preferred


• Current CA RN license.


• Current CPR certification and negative TB skin test.


• Computer skills including Word, Outlook, and Excel.


• Current California driver's license with proof of auto insurance required.


• Because this is a field position, must be able to drive in various conditions, including but not limited to winding/steep roads, night driving, and rural areas, and be able to enter homes with pets.

Benefits

• Competitive hospice industry compensation


• Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution


• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match


• Supportive work culture which encourages work life balance


• Employee development program managed by in-house education department to support individualized orientation and professional growth needs.


• Monthly mileage reimbursement

"The Elizabeth Hospice is an Equal Opporlunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law."