In-Home Hospice Nurse (RN) - Compassionate Care

Hospice of Humboldt

Eureka (CA)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 99,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Hospice of Humboldt is seeking a Visit Nurse to provide in-home, patient-centered nursing care for life-limiting illnesses. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled visits, assess conditions, manage symptoms, and support families with compassionate care.

The role requires a CA RN license, an accredited nursing program graduate, and a year of nursing experience or BSN program equivalence. Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team is essential, with emphasis on documentation and regulatory

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current California Registered Nurse license.
Minimum of one year of nursing experience within the last three years or BSN program equivalent.
Strong clinical assessment skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-home visits to assess patient condition, manage symptoms and provide support.
Administer medications and treatments per orders, including pain management.
Collaborate with case managers, physicians, social workers and aides.
Educate patients and families on care plans and resources.
Document care in EMR and communicate updates to hospice team.
Respond to urgent needs and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
Ensure compliance with hospice policies and regulatory standards.