Registered Nurse Hospice Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice Per Diem (SOC, Recertification, & PRN)

Company: Newport Hospice Locations: Multiple Openings (All Covered Service Areas)

Per-Visit Compensation Structure:

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  Start of Care (SOC) Visit: $350.00
• Recertification Visit: $100.00
• Routine / PRN Visit: $75.00

About the Role

Newport Hospice is seeking highly skilled, compassionate, and detail-oriented Registered Nurses to join our team in a Per Diem capacity. We are a high-traffic hospice provider dedicated to clinical excellence and unwavering compliance with all CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs).

We provide end-of-life care with grace and dignity. If you are a flexible clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the critical nature of comprehensive clinical assessments, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities & Clinical Requirements

As a Per Diem RN representing Newport Hospice, you are the face of our clinical excellence. In strict adherence to CMS Conditions of Participation, every visit (SOC, Recertification, and Routine/PRN) is a full clinical encounter requiring:

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  Comprehensive Assessment: A complete, full head-to-toe physical assessment of the patient.
• Medication Management: A full and accurate medication reconciliation, including pharmacy coordination and order review.
• Plan of Care (POC): Thorough review, creation, and updating of the patient’s Plan of Care.

Additional duties include:

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  Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all documentation meets LCD (Local Coverage Determination) guidelines and California state hospice regulations.
• Legal & Ethics (For SOC): Facilitating the signing of consents and providing a thorough Explanation of Benefits (EOB) to patients and families.
• Clinical Communication: Direct contact with MDs for initial and ongoing orders, symptom management, and seamless coordination with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
• Documentation: Timely and precise submission of charting. We prioritize "documenting as you go" to ensure promptness and accuracy.

Visit Expectations

We believe in quality over speed. A typical Start of Care (SOC) visit with Newport Hospice involves:

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  2 to 3 Hours: On-site for the physical assessment, consents, and family education.
• 1.5 Hours: Dedicated to the comprehensive Plan of Care (POC) charting and coordination.

Qualifications

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  Active RN License: Current and unencumbered in the state of California.
• Hospice Expertise: Deep understanding of hospice regulations, LCD guidelines, and nursing requirements.
• Skill Set: Exceptional clinical assessment skills and the ability to manage complex symptoms at the end of life.
• Communication: Elite verbal and written communication skills for interacting with families, physicians, and our internal team.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in EMR systems for accurate, timely documentation.
• Flexibility: Ability to cover various locations within our service area.

Compensation & Benefits

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  Highly Competitive Flat Rates: Earn $350 per SOC, $100 per Recertification, and $75 per Routine/PRN visit (with bonus discussions available for long-distance availability).
• Ultimate Flexibility: Control your own schedule and define your service areas.
• Unwavering Support: Access to a leadership team that values compliance, patient advocacy, and clinical integrity above all else.

Join Newport Hospice in delivering care that honors the dignity of every patient we serve.