Admissions RN - PRN

About the role

Continuum Hospice is hiring a Per Diem Compassionate Admissions / Resource Nurse (RN) to provide patient care in and around the Santa Cruz County Area. This position works with the intake team, referring physician, and other referral sources to promote the hospice philosophy of care.

Responsibilities

• Reviews clinical referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate
• Collaborates with Clinical Director regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for hospice services
• Provides information, pre-assessment, and admission services to patients who have been referred to the hospice; conducting pre-assessments visits in the home or healthcare facility as necessary
• Communicates with the Intake Department, the referring physician and the Hospice Medical Director to assure appropriateness of each referral and that the necessary certifications are obtained
• Applies nursing principles and techniques in the treatment of patients
• Provides nursing care, emotional support and education to patients and families
• Encourages patients and family members to participate in the patient's plan of care to meet established goals
• Participates in On-Call duties as assigned and defined by Clinical Director and Program Director

Qualifications

• Hold current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor's degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing; OR one (1) year experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years
• Hospice/home health experience preferred but not required
• Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation

Pay

$61.00 - $66.00 per hour (Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer. Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's relevant experience and the specific responsibilities of the position. Final compensation rate will be discussed and confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process.

Schedule

Per Diem, as needed