What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Hospice RN position at Inspired Hospice Care?
Inspired Hospice is based in Santa Fe Springs in LA County and is seeking experienced per diem Hospice RNs in Riverside County. Ideally, the candidate could also see patients in Hesperia, Victorville and Apple Valley. On-call nurse positions are also available. Bi-lingual languages are a plus.
We are looking for eager, caring, self-motivated, proactive and compassionate nurses who understand the special challenges that arise in hospice with patients and their family and who are able to provide care and comfort in a home type setting or skilled nursing facility.
We offer extensive training as well as competitive wages, with a tremendous support system from team members who will assist in any situation.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to plan care
- Make frequent visits to the patient to evaluate their condition
- Provide support and comfort according to individual patient’s needs
- Work with caregivers to plan and execute excellent patient care
- Help in administering medication
- Alleviate sudden symptoms of the disease’s end phase
- Notify a doctor for a patient’s condition when deemed necessary
- Assist patients and their families with paperwork. Maintain accurate records
- Help relatives cope with the upcoming loss and provide post-mortem support
Qualifications:
- Valid CA license issued by the Board of Registered Nursing
- Preferred previous experience in nursing or other medical fields (at least 6 months to 1 year)
- Familiarity with medical tools and equipment
- Ability to build rapport with patients
- Compassionate and caring
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- CPR-Current
- Driver’s license and car insurance
- Current liability insurance
- Current history and physical with TB or Chest X-ray
- Current with vaccinations
- Experience with online charting software preferred (hospiceMD)
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Per diem
Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour
Physical Setting:
- Acute care
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $50 - $70