Registered Nurse - F/T Days

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with occasional weekends/holidays as needed

If scheduled at night or weekends see below for additional pay differentials

NIGHT DIFFERENTIAL: $3.00 per hour

WEEKEND DIFFERENTIAL: $3.00 per hour

SUMMARY:  As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN Case Manager (RNCM) works under the general direction of the Patient Care Manager (PCM).   The RNCM provides skilled nursing assessment, care planning, and interventions in accordance with plan of care and Community Hospice’s policies and procedures in order to maximize the comfort and quality of life of hospice patients and families.  The RNCM coordinates communication between members of the Interdisciplinary Team, including patient/family and attending physician.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Admissions of new patients, which includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process, evaluations of patient appropriateness for hospice services, and consultations to explain hospice services, as requested by the Patient Care Manager. 

2.       Perform scheduled home visits to assess needs; teach caregivers pain management, symptom control and patient care skills; and provide physical, emotional and spiritual support to the patient/family.

3.       Maintain regular communication with interdisciplinary team regarding patient status or any unusual or problematic patient/family issues.

4.       Initiate communication with attending physicians and other team members and other community agencies as needed to coordinate plan of care and use of resources for patient/family.

5.       Attend regularly scheduled Interdisciplinary Team Meetings to review patient/family needs, problem solve and cover unique issues, share professional support and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.

6.       Accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the patient, including Home Health Aide and Licensed Vocational Nurse assignment and supervision, teaching primary caregivers and employed caregivers, teaching facility staff, or by providing direct care as appropriate.

7.       Assure continuity of care for patient in all settings.

8.       Share in providing 24-hour, 7-day week and holiday coverage to patient/families.

9.       Attend death events and provide appropriate support at time of death.

10.   Participate in Community Hospice education of students and community healthcare professionals and participate in the orientation of new employees.

11.   Participate in agency Quality Improvement process to improve level of services provided to Community Hospice patients and families.

12.   Participate with in-services, workshops, and clinical meetings to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.             Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.  BSN preferred. 

2.             At least one year recent experience within the last three years as a professional nurse or BSN from a program accredited by the National League of Nursing.  

3.             Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. 

4.             Timely renewal required.

5.             Possession of a valid California driver’s license and current automobile insurance.  Timely renewal required.

6.             CHPN preferred.

7.              Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.