Hospice RN Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

We are a compassionate, patient-centered hospice agency dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care to patients and their families. Our team values communication, teamwork, and high-quality clinical care.

Position Summary

The Per Diem Hospice RN provides skilled nursing care, patient and family education, and end-of-life support in the patient’s home or facility. This role is ideal for a nurse who is flexible, dependable, and passionate about delivering comfort-focused care.
Experience working with patients on ventilators is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized hospice care plans.

• Perform scheduled and PRN visits, including routine, supervisory, and symptom-management visits.

• Manage symptoms such as pain, respiratory distress, agitation, and nausea.

• Provide specialized care for patients on ventilators , including assessment, monitoring, and caregiver education related to respiratory equipment and comfort.

• Educate patients and caregivers on disease progression, medications, safety, and comfort measures.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDG) including MD, social worker, chaplain, LVN, HHA, and others.

• Document all care in accordance with Medicare, state, and company standards.

• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the clinical team.

• Participate in on-call rotation as needed (optional for some per-diem roles depending on agency needs).

Qualifications

• Active California RN license in good standing.

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience ; hospice or home health experience preferred.

• Experience caring for patients on ventilators strongly preferred.

• Reliable transportation, valid CA driver's license, and auto insurance.

• Strong communication, assessment, and critical-thinking skills.

• Ability to work independently in home settings.

• EMR experience preferred (training provided).

What We Offer

Competitive per-visit and mileage reimbursement.

Flexible scheduling.

Supportive, collaborative team environment.

Paid training and ongoing clinical support.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and contact information . We look forward to connecting with you.

For question regarding this potions please reach out to Newport Hospice View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.