Hospice Field RN - Per Diem

Per Diem Hospice RN Field Nurse - Central and North Orange County Areas including Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, NB, Laguna Beach/Nigel

Join Synergy Hospice Care - A Place of Compassion and Dedication

Are you a compassionate and skilled hospice RN looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families? Synergy Hospice Care is seeking dedicated Per Diem Hospice RN Field Nurses to join our team. As part of our mission to provide exceptional patient-centered care, you'll have the opportunity to work in a supportive and nurturing environment, delivering high-quality care to those in need.

At Synergy Hospice Care, we believe in a holistic approach that honors the dignity and individuality of each patient. We are committed to fostering a culture of empathy, respect, and excellence. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the expertise to provide compassionate end-of-life care, we would love to hear from you.

Join Our Mission to Provide Compassionate End-of-Life Care
At Synergy Hospice Care, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and comforting environment for patients and their families during life’s most sensitive moments. As a per diem Hospice RN Field Nurse, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care, helping our patients maintain dignity and comfort. If you are passionate about making a difference and seek a flexible role within a collaborative and supportive team, we invite you to join us.

Rate: $100 - $250 per in person visit -depending on Type/Purpose of Visit

Job description

The Per Diem Hospice RN Field Nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities.

The Per Diem Hospice RN (Registered Nurse) Field Nurse plans, organizes, and delivers personalized hospice care with a focus on providing education and support to patients and their families in the home and community setting. Leveraging their nursing expertise and knowledge of community resources, the RN collaborates with the care team to ensure services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and family, fostering dignity, comfort, and peace during life’s most sensitive moments.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Patient Care

1. Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).

2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process and as defined in the California Nurse Practice Act.

3. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:

a. Writing and initiating plan of care

b. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs

c. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary

4. Follows the plan of care and suggests revisions to the agency’s DPCS as patient status and needs change.

5. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.

6. Implements care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

7. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the patient’s plan of care.

8. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

9. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.

10. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.

11. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by the DPCS and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

1. Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and the care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.

2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.

3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

4. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.

5. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.

6. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.

7. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.

8. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Additional Duties

1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.

2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.

3. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.

4. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.

5. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.

6. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

7. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by DPCS and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Qualifications

· Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in California.

· Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.

· Maintains a current CPR certification.

· Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.

· Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.

· Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

· Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.

· Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.

· Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

· Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

Schedule: As Needed

Pay: $100.00 - $250.00 per day

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical Setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Skilled nursing facility

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $100 - $250