Team RN, Hospice, Per Diem

Sutter Health; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 137,000; Part time

Job summary

Sutter Health's SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay seeks an experienced hospice registered nurse for weekend and holiday coverage. You will assess patients, coordinate care, and educate families to ensure comfort and health in alignment with hospice philosophy.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, maintain HIPAA compliance, and provide direct patient care in a per diem/casual schedule with evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• RN license for California (CA).
• BLS certification required for Healthcare Providers.
• Weekend and holiday availability.
• Performs nursing duties per hospice standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care.
• Develop and manage an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Educate patients and families with a holistic approach.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams for timely communication.
• Maintain privacy of PHI and adhere to HIPAA and regulations.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient education

Communication

HIPAA/privacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EHR / Computer literacy

Education

RN license (CA)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Position Overview:

Weekend and Holiday requirements. Successful candidate will have 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

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed, Every other Weekend, One Weekend Shift a month

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

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

Pay Range is $71.18 to $99.65 / 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.