Registered Nurse, Inpatient

VNA Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-paid insurance premiums (dental,

Vision and life insurance

Disability and AD&D coverage

PTO from day one

Wellness benefit and FSA 403(b)

Employee Assistance Program and commu‌

Job summary

VNA Health seeks an Inpatient Registered Nurse to provide hospice care at Serenity House. You will assess pain and complex symptoms, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and guide care for patients and families in the General Inpatient setting.

The role requires an active California RN license, CPR, and at least one year of acute care experience, with home health/hospice background preferred. Night shift 7PM–7:30AM, three days per week, with comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Current and active California RN license.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum one year acute care experience; home health/hospice preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• IV and Central Line experience desired.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary team and independently in crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive direct nursing care to Hospice Serenity House patients.
• Deliver nursing services and procedures per in-patient protocols.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings and contribute to care plans.
• Coordinate care with team members and community resources.
• Educate patients and families on pain and symptom management.

Skills

RN license

Communication skills

CPR certification

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

IV therapy

Central line care

Job description

About Us:

At VNA Health, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare through compassion and innovation, ensuring every individual's well-being is prioritized. We're dedicated to empowering our employees to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and communities, driving positive change in healthcare. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and improve the health and dignity of those we serve.

Why Join Us:

• Fully-paid insurance premiums including dental, vision, basic life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual from the first day of employment.
• Wellness Benefit providing annual reimbursement for fitness and wellness expenses.
• Financial wellness program with matching 403(b) Retirement Plan and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Supportive company culture promoting employee well-being through programs like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and public transportation reimbursement.
• Schedule: 7PM - 7:30AM, 3 days per week

Job Description:

The Inpatient Registered Nurse provides hospice care and is skilled at assessing pain and other complex symptoms at the end of life. The professional nurse works with the interdisciplinary hospice team to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families in the General Inpatient setting. The Inpatient RN fully supports the Core Values and is accountable for upholding the Standards of Behavior of VNA Health.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for providing comprehensive direct nursing care to Serenity House patients.
• Provide nursing services, treatments, diagnostic and preventive procedures requiring the skills of a registered nurse according to in-patient facility protocols.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Assists in development, implementation and revision of the interdisciplinary team care plan for each patient and family. Establishes goals, interventions including the patient and family in the process.
• Assess patient and report to the attending physician and appropriate interdisciplinary team members, response to treatments and medications as well as changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Coordinate care with other interdisciplinary team members and with community resources as needed.
• Teach, supervise and counsel the patient/family regarding pain and symptom management and psycho-social aspects of care for the terminally ill.
• Assess and maintain patient safety.
• Teach the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provide medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognize and utilize opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers.
• Assist the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of cared.
• Supervise LVN's, Home Health Aides and Volunteers.
• Ensure that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Attend and participate in clinical education, inservice and nursing staff meetings.
• Participate in Quality Management and Utilization Review Activities.
• Maintain necessary records and reports in a timely manner.
• Applies working knowledge of state, federal local and accreditation regulations for the delivery of hospice services.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition. Records pain, symptom management changes, and outcomes as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Current and active California RN license.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Minimum one year acute care experience required; background in home health and/or hospice preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• IV and Central Line experience desired.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills.
• Basic working knowledge and skill of computers (email) required.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, have initiative, dependability and good judgment.
• Must be able to collaboratively work as part of an interdisciplinary group, as well as independently and problem solve in a crises situation.
• Must be able to cope with family, emotional stress and be tolerant of individual lifestyles without judgment.
• Reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull 50 lbs.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and squat.
• Ability to walk up one flight of stairs.
• Ability to walk one mile.
• Ability to sit for one hour, minimum.
• Visual and audio acuity.