Registered Nurse - Per Diem

BRISTOL HOSPICE-CALIFORNIA LLC; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

HSA & 401(k)

Mileage Reimbursement

Advanced training programs

Passionate company culture

Job summary

Bristol Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Merced, CA team. The role focuses on comprehensive patient/family assessments and delivering professional nursing care within the hospice framework.

The position requires acute care experience, current California licensure, and willingness to travel within the Bristol Hospice service area. Flexible scheduling and PRN hourly compensation are offered in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• One year home care experience preferred.
• Current licensure in the state.
• Understanding hospice philosophy and needs of the terminally ill.
• Flexible in work hours.
• Willingness to maintain knowledge of information systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Complete an initial, comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness.
• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Assess and evaluate patient status and write/initiate plan of care.
• Re-evaluate patient and family needs; revise plan of care as necessary.
• Initiate and revise plan of care as patient status changes.
• Use health data to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Develop a care plan with goals based on nursing diagnoses.
• Include patient and family in planning.
• Record pain/symptom management and outcomes.
• Communicate with physician and obtain orders as required.
• Teach patient and family self-care techniques.
• Work with interdisciplinary team.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment skills

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Bristol Hospice - Merced, CA - Merced, CA, Position Type: PRN Hourly , Salary Range: $46.00 - $48.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Flexible Schedule

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) who has incredible assessment skills and enjoy meeting the needs of patients and families?

Join our growing Bristol Hospice Team and make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visitbristolhospice.comor follow us onLinkedIn.

Our Culture

• Integrity:We are honest and professional.
• Trust:We count on each other.
• Excellence:We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
• Accountability:We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
• Mutual Respect:We treat others the way we want to be treated.

On an An Average Day you Will:

• Complete an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs
• Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)
• Provide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process
• Assess and evaluate patient’s status by:
• Writing and initiating plan of care
• Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
• Participating in revising the plan of care, as necessary
• Initiate the plan of care and make necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
• Develop a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis
• Include the patient and the family in the planning process
• Record pain/symptom management and changes/outcomes as appropriate
• Communicate with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and report changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physicians’ orders, as required
• Teach the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques, as appropriate
• Work in concert with the interdisciplinary group
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must have at least one (1) year of acute care experience in an institutional setting
• One (1) year of experience in home care preferred
• Must have a current licensure in the state
• Must understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally ill
• Must be flexible in work hours
• Must demonstrate nursing skills per competency checklist
• Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs
• Ability to travel throughout the Bristol Hospice Service Area

We Got the Perks:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• HSA & 401(k) available
• Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
• Advanced training programs
• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.