Job Description
Job DescriptionGolden Oaks Hospice is seeking reliable compassionate and dedicated per diem hospice RN to provide home visits for hospice patients. The ideal candidate must have minimum of4 full days of to dedicate to our company.
Qualifications:
- Minimum One (1) year of experience as a nurse
- Minimum 2 years Hospice experience
- Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing
- Licensed registered nurse in the state of California
- It is preferable that the staff nurse has completed a baccalaureate degree program
- Approved by the National League for Nursing for public health nursing preparation
- Hospice experience highly desirable
You may apply to one or more of the following locations
Nurses needed in the following Locations:
- San Fernando Valley and surrounding locations
- North Hollywood and surrounding locations
- Chatsworth and surrounding locations
- San Fernando and surrounding locations
- West Hollywood and surrounding locations
- Inglewood and surrounding locations
- South Gate and surrounding locations
- Huntington Park and surrounding locations
- Santa Monica and surrounding locations
Responsibilities:
- Conducts patient Start of Care assessments, Re-certifications, and Discharges which includes but not limited to: head-to-toe physical evaluations, vital signs, medication management, disease management, wound assessments and wound care, and IVs, etc.
- Obtains a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition of the patient
- Evaluates the patient's home situation to determine what health teaching will be required
- Evaluates the patient's environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the patient
- Assesses the patient's condition and home situation to determine if the patient requires nursing, medical social work, chha, etc.
- Interprets nursing and other services of the Agency to clients and families as a part of planning for care
- Provides skilled nursing care as outlined in the nursing care plan
- Preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the physician
- Documents via EMR and submits the required documentation in a timely manner
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your nursing career in a supportive environment.
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Experience:
- Hospice: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person