Visit Nurse - RN

Hospice of Humboldt; Eureka (AK); In loco; USD 62.000 - 75.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Hospice of Humboldt seeks a Visit Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered, direct nursing care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled in-home visits in Eureka, CA, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity for patients and families.

This per diem role requires a nursing degree (ASN or BSN), CA RN license, and at least one year of nursing experience within the last three years or BSN program, with strong

Competenze

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience within the last three years or equivalent BSN program experience.

Mansioni

• Conduct in-home visits to assess patient condition, manage symptoms and provide emotional support.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including pain and symptom management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (case managers, physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides).
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, care plans and resources.
• Document all care and communicate updates to the hospice team.
• Respond to urgent patient needs and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with hospice policies, procedures and regulatory standards.

Conoscenze

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Caseload management

EMR proficiency

Driver's license

Formazione

ASN or BSN nursing degree

California RN license

Strumenti

EMR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Details

Job Location: Main Office - Eureka, CA 95503, Position Type: Per Diem, Education Level: Nursing degree (ASN or BSN), Salary Range: $44.77 - $54.72 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Daily local driving required, Job Shift: Day

Position Overview

Position Overview The Visit Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered, direct nursing care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. This role involves making scheduled and unscheduled visits to patients in their homes or residential facilities, ensuring comfort, dignity, and support for both patients and their families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home visits to assess patient condition, manage symptoms, and provide emotional support.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including pain and symptom management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including case manager RNs, physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, care plans, and available resources.
• Document all care provided and communicate updates to the hospice team.
• Respond to urgent patient needs and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with hospice policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Required Education/Credentials: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current California Registered Nurse license.

Required Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the previous three (3) years or equivalent experience in a BSN program.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and efficiently.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Schedule Requirements

Must be able to work two (2) shifts per month, including weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hospice or home health.
• Experience working effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• CHPN certification.