On Call Registered Nurse (RN)

Hospice And Palliative Care Nurse

We are looking for an experienced California licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to work on-call hours/shifts. The RN initiates and coordinates the hospice care plan, supervises CHHAs and LVNs and provides skilled nursing hospice and palliative care services to assigned patients. The On-Call RN provides intermittent visits of skilled nursing care and will work cooperatively with the attending physician, Hospice Medical Director, and other members of the interdisciplinary Hospice team. The RN reviews and updates the plan of care, performs prescribed medical treatments (including pain management and symptom control), conducts assessments and evaluations and provides education and supportive care to patient and caregivers. Must be able to utilize computers and be comfortable with EMR.

Must possess a sympathetic attitude toward caring for hospice patients and families and must have positive communication and interaction skills with other members of the hospice team. On-Call visits/shifts are frequently after hours and on weekends.

Please contact us to determine current position availability in our areas of service, which include Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, South Bay/Long Beach and Ventura County.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN License within the State. BSN preferred. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing desired and encouraged.
• Minimum of one-year experience as a professional nurse within the last 3 years or have a Baccalaureate in Nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing.
• Valid driver's license, and auto insurance, reliable/well maintained transportation