Staff Nurse

Revik Hospice; Glendora (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Revik Hospice in California is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide hospice care to terminally ill patients in home and facility settings, and to support families and bereaved. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary group to deliver compassionate, symptom-focused care.

The role requires independent judgment, crisis response, supervision of Hospice Aides, documentation, and adherence to HIPAA. On-call duties and travel to SNF/NF as needed are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current California RN license.
• Ability to work independently and make quick judgments.
• Ability to supervise others and respond to crises outside hospital settings.
• Commitment to diverse patient populations and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
• Provides Hospice nursing care and treatments per physician orders.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels patients and families.
• Supervises Hospice Aides and coordinates care with the IDG.
• Maintains records and ensures HIPAA compliance.
• Participates in IDG meetings and care planning.
• On-call coverage and after-hours availability.
• Coordinates care for patients in SNF/NF/ICF/MR.

Skills

Independent working

Crisis response

Interpersonal skills

Team supervision

Cultural sensitivity

HIPAA compliance

Education

Registered Nurse, California license

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

To provide nursing care to the terminally ill Hospice patient as needed. To provide assistance and understanding to the family in the home care situation and in time of bereavement. To work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational/Degree: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Training/Licensure: Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quickjudgments. Ability to supervise others appropriately. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes. Completes Hospice training program.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred. Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.

JOB FACTORS:

Physical Requirements: Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100 pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.

Mental Requirements: Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

Working Conditions: Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.

Transportation: Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.

Essential Functions:

1. Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.

2. Provides dietary counseling.

3. Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.

4. Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.

5. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.

6. Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.

7. Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.

8. Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.

9. Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.

10. Attends team conferences.

11. Maintains records as required by Hospice.

12. Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

13. Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.

14. Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.

15. Maintain skills and knowledge.

16. Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.

17. Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.

18. Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.

19. Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.

20. Assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested.

21. Other duties as assigned by Director.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Supervised by:ManagerofPatientServices/Director
Positions Supervised:Hospice Aides
Interrelationships: Patients,family, IDGand otherhealthcareteam members

Revik Hospice is an Equal Opportunity / Affi…

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.