We are seeking a compassionate and experienced registered nurse to join our dedicated team in providing comfort and quality care to terminally ill patients in the comfort of their own homes.

The Role:

As a Home Hospice Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in our interdisciplinary team, working closely with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate and comprehensive end-of-life care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Clinical assessment and care:
  • Conducting initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Developing and implementing individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and physician.
  • Administering medications and providing other skilled nursing interventions.
  • Managing pain and other symptoms to ensure patient comfort.
  • Monitoring vital signs and assessing changes in patient’s condition.
  • Documenting care meticulously and accurately.
• Emotional and spiritual support:
  • Providing emotional support and guidance to patients and their families facing end-of-life challenges.
  • Actively listening and communicating with empathy and compassion.
  • Identifying and addressing psychosocial and spiritual concerns.
  • Supporting families through bereavement.
• Collaboration and communication:
  • Maintaining close communication and collaboration with the hospice team, including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and home health aides.
  • Educating and empowering families to provide care for their loved ones.
  • Liaising with community resources to coordinate additional support services.
• Professionalism and teamwork:
  • Maintaining a high standard of professional conduct and ethical practice.
  • Demonstrating strong teamwork skills and contributing positively to the hospice team environment.
  • Continuously seeking to learn and improve one’s skills and knowledge of hospice care.

Qualifications:

• Current RN license in good standing in the state of California.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in direct patient care, preferably in hospice or palliative care.
• Proven ability to manage pain and other symptoms effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to navigate sensitive end-of-life situations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Continued professional development opportunities.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.