Part Time Hospice Triage RN
Description
The Elizabeth Hospice Triage RN is responsible for providing skilled nursing visits, assessments, and care in order to maximize the comfort of patients across the life span (perinatal, pediatrics, and adults) and families consistent with The Elizabeth Hospice protocols and standards.
Work Schedule
Part-Time; Saturday & Sunday shifts within the hours of 9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; 20 hours weekly
Pay
$45.00-$61.00 hourly, subject to experience and qualifications.
Work Location
San Diego County and South Riverside, CA
Travel
Travel required for patient visits
Qualifications
- Must have Associates Degree, bachelor's degree preferred, and a minimum of 12 months experience with 1-2 years preferred in acute care; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 12 months experience with 1-2 years preferred in acute care. Hospice experience preferred
- Current CA RN license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current negative TB skin test.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Computer skills including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Current California driver's license with proof of auto insurance
Requirements
- Performs visits as needed and directed by the clinical team manager.
- Responds to requests for patient visits in a timely manner.
- Independently assesses patient/family immediate care/symptom management needs.
- Provides care and treatment as ordered.
- Provides health care instruction to patients, caregivers and family members.
- Other Hospice nursing visits as assigned.
- Provides appropriate follow-up to case managers and team members in regard to patient condition changes and needs.
- Responsible for the direction of care provided by LVN and HA in accordance with patient's plan of care.
- Responsible for the supervision of services provided by the LVN and HA per TEH policy and regulatory requirements.
- Maintains timely patient documentation using "point of care" electronic charting.
- Keeps current with all organization and department policies and procedures.
- Collaborates with Physicians and Supervisors for changes in orders and changes to the patient's level of care as needed
- Adhering to the E-way standards is a requirement in performing all job duties.
Benefits
- Competitive hospice industry compensation
- Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution
- 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
- Supportive work culture which encourages work life balance
- Paid Time Off, paid holidays & floating holiday
- Employee development program managed by in-house education department to support individualized orientation and professional growth needs.
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Monthly mileage reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
About the Role
We place a high importance on our employees and reward staff in several ways, such as:
Skills
- Must have Associates Degree, bachelor's degree preferred, and a minimum of 12 months experience with 1-2 years preferred in acute care; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 12 months experience with 1-2 years preferred in acute care. Hospice experience preferred
- Current CA RN license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current negative TB skin test.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Computer skills including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Current California driver's license with proof of auto insurance
Benefits
- Competitive hospice industry compensation
- Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution
- 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
- Supportive work culture which encourages work life balance
- Paid Time Off, paid holidays & floating holiday
- Employee development program managed by in-house education department to support individualized orientation and professional growth needs.
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Monthly mileage reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The Elizabeth Hospice is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.