Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse / RN

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. The company offers patient and family‑centered care and has core values of CARES (compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, service). Benefits Available to All Benefit‑Eligible Employees 401(k) retirement savings plan Mileage reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts Disability, life, and AD&D insurance Pet insurance Pay range (depending on experience): $50.00-$56.00 hourly Schedule/Shift : Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday (12:00pm-10:30pm) Territory/Location : Ventura, CA Responsibilities Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. 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. 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 when assigned by Clinical Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self‑care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Current state license as a Registered Nurse. Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting. Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in home care, preferably in hospice. Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation. Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer: We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr