RN, Hospice, Evenings

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley is seeking a Registered Nurse with hospice experience to support patient care and family education in California. You will assess and coordinate nursing care, delivering direct patient care and leading an interdisciplinary plan of care.

We value collaboration with physicians, family support, and adherence to policies to ensure a high-quality patient experience. Evening shifts, full-time schedule, and 40 hours per week are typical.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Ability to perform structured nursing assignments in hospice care.
• Competence in coordination and education of patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver and evaluate nursing care for Hospice patients.
• Provide direct patient care and patient/family education.
• Develop and manage an interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and other providers; maintain timely communications.
• Uphold privacy and regulatory standards; ensure quality patient experience.

Skills

Nursing theory knowledge

Verbal & written communication

HIPAA/privacy

PHI handling

Electronic Health Record

Microsoft Office Suite

Team collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Organization

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley

Position Overview

Successful candidate will have patient care experience in a Hospice environment. Performs routine assignments and develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care and patient/family education. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent w/hospice philosophy and Sutter Health policies and procedures.Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

EDUCATION

• Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Certification & Licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• DL-Valid Drivers License - State Department of Motor Vehicles
• AUTO-Automobile Insurance

Typical Experience

• 2 years recent relevant experience

Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Evenings

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $61.27 to $82.33 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.