Registered Nurse Hospice Per Diem

Infinite Care Hospice Inc; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive flat rates

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Infinite Care Hospice Inc in Irvine, CA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a Per Diem position focused on hospice care. Ideal candidates possess an active RN license in California and demonstrated expertise in hospice regulations.

In this role, you will provide compassionate care, perform thorough patient assessments, and manage medications effectively while ensuring compliance with all guidelines. With competitive compensation and ultimate flexibility in scheduling, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes dignity in end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered RN license in California.
• Understanding of hospice regulations and nursing requirements.
• Ability to manage complex symptoms and needs at end-of-life.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive head-to-toe physical assessments.
• Manage medications and coordinate pharmacy orders.
• Create and update patient’s Plan of Care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in documentation.
• Facilitate patient consents and EOB explanations.
• Coordinate clinical communications with MDs and IDG.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Tech savvy

Education

Active RN License in California

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice Per Diem (SOC, Recertification, & PRN)

Company: Newport Hospice
Locations: Multiple Openings (All Covered Service Areas)

Per-Visit Compensation Structure

• Start of Care (SOC) Visit: $350.00
• Recertification Visit: $100.00
• Routine / PRN Visit: $75.00

About the Role

Newport Hospice is seeking highly skilled, compassionate, and detail-oriented Registered Nurses to join our team in a Per Diem capacity. We are a high-traffic hospice provider dedicated to clinical excellence and unwavering compliance with all CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs). We provide end-of-life care with grace and dignity. If you are a flexible clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the critical nature of comprehensive clinical assessments, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities & Clinical Requirements

As a Per Diem RN representing Newport Hospice, you are the face of our clinical excellence. In strict adherence to CMS Conditions of Participation, every visit (SOC, Recertification, and Routine/PRN) is a full clinical encounter requiring:

• Comprehensive Assessment: A complete, full head-to-toe physical assessment of the patient.
• Medication Management: A full and accurate medication reconciliation, including pharmacy coordination and order review.
• Plan of Care (POC): Thorough review, creation, and updating of the patient’s Plan of Care.

Additional duties include:

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all documentation meets LCD (Local Coverage Determination) guidelines and California state hospice regulations.
• Legal & Ethics (For SOC): Facilitating the signing of consents and providing a thorough Explanation of Benefits (EOB) to patients and families.
• Clinical Communication: Direct contact with MDs for initial and ongoing orders, symptom management, and seamless coordination with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
• Documentation: Timely and precise submission of charting. We prioritize "documenting as you go" to ensure promptness and accuracy.

Visit Expectations

We believe in quality over speed. A typical Start of Care (SOC) visit with Newport Hospice involves:

• 2 to 3 Hours: On-site for the physical assessment, consents, and family education.
• 1.5 Hours: Dedicated to the comprehensive Plan of Care (POC) charting and coordination.

Qualifications

• Active RN License: Current and unencumbered in the state of California.
• Hospice Expertise: Deep understanding of hospice regulations, LCD guidelines, and nursing requirements.
• Skill Set: Exceptional clinical assessment skills and the ability to manage complex symptoms at the end of life.
• Communication: Elite verbal and written communication skills for interacting with families, physicians, and our internal team.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in EMR systems for accurate, timely documentation.
• Flexibility: Ability to cover various locations within our service area.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly Competitive Flat Rates: Earn $350 per SOC, $100 per Recertification, and $75 per Routine/PRN visit (with bonus discussions available for long-distance availability).
• Ultimate Flexibility: Control your own schedule and define your service areas.
• Unwavering Support: Access to a leadership team that values compliance, patient advocacy, and clinical integrity above all else.

Join Newport Hospice in delivering care that honors the dignity of every patient we serve.