Visit Nurse - RN

Hospice of Humboldt; Eureka (CA); In loco; USD 66.000 - 99.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hospice of Humboldt is seeking a Visit Nurse to provide in-home, patient-centered nursing care for life-limiting illnesses. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled visits, assess conditions, manage symptoms, and support families with compassionate care.

The role requires a CA RN license, an accredited nursing program graduate, and a year of nursing experience or BSN program equivalence. Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team is essential, with emphasis on documentation and regulatory

Competenze

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience within the last three years or BSN program equivalent.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and communication abilities.

Mansioni

• Conduct in-home visits to assess patient condition, manage symptoms and provide support.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders, including pain management.
• Collaborate with case managers, physicians, social workers and aides.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and resources.
• Document care in EMR and communicate updates to hospice team.
• Respond to urgent needs and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with hospice policies and regulatory standards.

Conoscenze

Clinical assessment

Communication

Independent working

Caseload management

Compassionate care

EMR proficiency

Formazione

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

California RN license

Strumenti

EMR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Position OverviewThe 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 ResponsibilitiesConduct 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.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 QualificationsExperience in hospice or home health.Experience working effectively with an interdisciplinary team.CHPN certification.