Night Nurse

Hospice of Santa Cruz County; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night and Weekend Shift Differential

Medical/Dental/Vision for 30hrs+ per w

403b with employer matching

PTO

EAP

Job summary

Hospice of Santa Cruz County is seeking a Night Nurse to provide after-hours support for patients and families under hospice care. You will respond to calls, offer phone guidance, and visit patients as needed to manage symptoms and comfort during the night shift.

Ideal candidates hold a California RN license with at least 1 year of RN experience in hospice, home health, or end-of-life care, and have experience with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid California RN license.
• Degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience.
• Experience with EMR charting preferred.
• Hospice and/or home health experience preferred.
• End-of-life and pain management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours support to patients and families admitted to hospice service.
• Respond to patient/family calls and intervene as appropriate.
• Provide phone instruction/support or consider a visit as assessed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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