Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Registered Nurse (RN) - HospicePay Range: $50 - $65 per hourJob Type: Full TimeTerritory: South County San DiegoJoin Seaport Hospice – Deliver Care That Truly MattersAre you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) looking to make a meaningful impact? At Seaport Hospice, we believe nursing is one of the noblest professions. Our dedicated team provides superior clinical outcomes and exceptional patient and family satisfaction, making us the provider of choice in the San Diego community.We foster a culture built on:Celebration of successes and making work enjoyableHighest standards of care and professionalismContinuous learning and growthRespect and empathy for othersInnovation with good judgmentMost importantly, we put employees first, because exceptional patient care starts with a supported and valued team.Why Work With Us?We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:Competitive compensationHealth, dental, vision, life, and disability insurancePre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts401(k) plan with generous company matchCritical illness benefitTuition reimbursementPaid time offEmployee assistance programAbout the RoleThe on call registered 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.Key Responsibilities:The Registered Nurse (RN) completes a comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.Assesses and evaluates patient's status.Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.QualificationsActive CA Registered Nurse License1+ Year of Nursing Experience, hospice nursing experience preferred.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 requiredJoin us and make a lasting impact—one patient, one family at a time.