Night Nurse

Hospice Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night and Weekend Shift Differential

Medical/Dental/Vision

403b with employer matching

PTO

EAP

Job summary

Hospice of Santa Cruz County is seeking a Night Nurse to provide after-hours support to patients and families enrolled in our hospice program. Working with the Triage team, you will respond to calls, offer phone guidance, and visit when needed to assess and intervene.

The ideal candidate will have an California RN license, a nursing degree, at least one year of RN experience, and experience in pain and symptom management and EMR documentation. Hospice or home health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Require current California RN License.
• Degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
• 1 year minimum of RN experience.
• Previous EMR experience desirable.
• Hospice and/or home health experience preferred.
• End-of-life and pain management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours support to patients and families.
• Respond to patient/family calls and intervene with phone instruction or visits as needed.
• Collaborate with Triage to assess and manage needs.
• Deliver compassionate care in the context of terminal illness and bereavement support.

Skills

RN experience

Pain management

Phone support

Compassionate care

Education

California RN License

Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Night Nurse is responsible for providing after hours support to patient/families admitted to hospice service. Working in collaboration with Triage, the Night Nurse responds to patient/family calls and intervenes appropriately, providing phone instruction/support or visit as assessed.

A Night Nurse demonstrates: sensitivity and compassion for the issues involved with serving patients and families facing a terminal illness, death and bereavement and clinical competence in pain and symptom management.

Our nurses are committed to providing exceptional medical care and compassionate support to patients and families. At Hospice of Santa Cruz County nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and administrative staff strive to fulfill our mission that all members of our community live and die with dignity. Our care teams are bolstered by our Grief Support and Volunteer Programs, including a Pet Companion Program, Music Therapy Program and 100 active volunteer visitors.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Night and Weekend Shift Differential
• Medical/Dental/Vision offered to employees working 30hrs+ per week
• 403b with employer matching
• PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Requirements:

• Valid state driver's license and liability auto insurance
• Require current California RN License
• Degree in Nursing from an accredited college
• 1 year minimum of RN experience
• Previous experience working with electronic medical record charting (EMR) desired
• Hospice and/or home health experience preferred
• End-of-life and pain management experience preferred