Staff RN III - Hospice - Per Diem Nights

Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Torrance (CA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 114,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Torrance Memorial in Torrance, CA is seeking a Staff RN to deliver nursing care to hospice patients using the nursing process. The role emphasizes adherence to infection prevention, policy compliance, and high-quality patient care in alignment with the Magnet Model.

You will assess patient status, educate patients and families, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and document care every two weeks per plan.

Qualifications

RN license required with active license in California.
BCLS or ACLS certification.
Driver's license with auto insurance and reliable transportation.
1 year of clinical healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to deliver nursing care to the patient population.
Provide age-specific individualized care that protects from harm and adheres to patient safety interventions.
Educate patients and families throughout the care journey.
Communicate with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and update the care plan as needed.

Skills

Nursing process

Communication

Patient assessment

Education: patient/family

Critical thinking

Infection prevention

Team coordination

Education

College Diploma - Nursing

Job description

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

Core Competencies

Adheres to infection prevention guidelines
Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care
Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status
Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care
Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals
Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals
Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process
Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession
Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model
Participates in organizational activities
Participates in Peer Review
Participates in professional development activities
Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner
Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles
Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient
Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs
Utilizes resources in an economical manner
Utilizes safe administration of medications
Utilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies

Adheres to the telecommuting policy and obtains approval prior to using
Adheres to annual I will statements.
Completes "HIS" documentation on admission and discharge from hospice.
Complies with all Medicare regulations governing Hospice.
Attends weekly IDG meetings, monthly staff meetings and hospice in-services.
Administers medication subcutaneously via a pump for symptom management
Recognizes signs and symptoms of the dying process and educates families on what to expect during the end of life transition.
Utilizes knowledge of medications and dosages used to treat symptoms commonly experienced during end of life.
Communicates with the appropriate interdisciplinary team members any changes in patient's condition or psychosocial status and coordinates changes in support and services to provide maximum comfort and maintain quality of life.
Updates the interdisciplinary plan of care every 2 weeks using the "PIG" format - Problem, Intervention, Goal
Participates in the monthly chart audit and peer review.
Supervises and documents the hospice aide care plan every 2 weeks.