Hospice Nurse

```Duties```

- Provide compassionate and quality care to hospice patients in their homes or healthcare facilities
- Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
- Monitor and evaluate patient's physical and emotional well-being
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
- Educate patients and their families on disease management and end-of-life care options
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
- Provide emotional support and comfort to patients and their families

```Skills```

- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and medical documentation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Ability to provide compassionate care while maintaining professional boundaries
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in assessing patient needs and developing appropriate care plans
- Proficient in using electronic medical records systems for documentation purposes
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Attention to detail in accurately documenting patient information and following protocols

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $120.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 8 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Experience:

• Hospice care: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Northridge, CA (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person