Hospice Weekend RN Case Manager

Acacia Health (Palliative, Home Health, & Hospice)

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 48,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Acacia Health (Palliative, Home Health, & Hospice) is seeking a compassionate RN for part-time hospice care in Orange County. The role includes assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating care as a Case Manager.

Applicants must have a California RN license and a year of hospice experience. The RN will work closely with patients and families, providing care and teaching self-care techniques.

Qualifications

Hold a valid California RN license.
Experience in hospice nursing is required.
Must demonstrate compassion and caring attitudes.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial assessments of patients and families.
Develop and revise care plans as needed.
Coordinate patient care as a Case Manager.
Document clinical notes accurately.
Teach self-care techniques to patients and caregivers.

Skills

Compassionate & Caring

HomecareHomebase (Pointcare) Experience

CPR certification

1 year of hospice experience

Education

California RN License

Job description

Acacia is looking for a compassionate RN to provide hospice care in Orange County.

Job Summary

The RN plans, organizes, and directs hospice and related services to meet the needs of patients and families within their homes and communities.

Responsibilities

Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self‑sufficiency and optional comfort care.
Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes in HomecareHomebase (Pointcare).
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self‑care techniques as appropriate.
Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.

Qualifications