RN - Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Bristol Hospice; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

HSA & 401(k)

Mileage Reimbursement

Advanced training

Culture of care

Job summary

Bristol Hospice in Merced, CA is seeking a RN for PRN hospice nursing coverage. The role centers on comprehensive patient and family assessments, delivering skilled nursing care, and coordinating plans of care with the interdisciplinary team.

The position requires CA licensure, acute care experience, and flexibility in hours with ability to travel within the Bristol Hospice Service Area. Join a team dedicated to compassionate end‑of‑life care.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• 1 year of home care experience preferred.
• Current licensure in the state.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill patients.
• Flexible in work hours; willingness to travel within Bristol Hospice Service Area.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive working knowledge of information systems and software; proficient in charting.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient/family assessments to determine hospice needs.
• Provide comprehensive physical assessment and history.
• Deliver professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Develop, implement, and revise care plans with regular re-evaluation.
• Initiate and adjust care plans as patient status changes.
• Collaborate with physician and inter-disciplinary team; communicate patient needs.

Skills

Acute care

Home care

CA licensure

Hospice philosophy

Flexibility in hours

Travel readiness

Nursing competency

Clinical documentation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bristol Hospice - Merced, CA 95340.
Position Type: PRN.
Hourly Salary Range: $46.00 - $48.00.
Job Shift: Any.

About Bristol Hospice

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, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our Culture

Our culture is cultivated using the following values:

• 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 Average Day You Will

(Includes, but not limited to)

• Complete an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses.
• Provide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• Assess and evaluate patient’s status by writing and initiating a plan of care, re‑evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs regularly, and 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 and 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 the 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!

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

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.