RN Per Diem, Hospice - Las Vegas, NV

About the role

Careers at Southwest Medical Hospice are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families. We are part of Optum, a clinician-led care organization that is committed to improving healthcare for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the RN manager to assure the client-driven plan of care that strives to meet positive outcomes through ongoing evaluation using evidenced-based practice
• Responsible for making sure hospice care provided is compliant with state and federal regulations (documentation and delivery) through participation in chart review and following established processes
• Participation in orientation, ongoing education programs and successful completion of competency requirements
• Provide services that are congruent with the policies of Southwest Medical Hospice within the scope of professional nursing practice as defined within the Nurse Practice Act
• Provide services to meet both internal and external customers' expectations
• Ensure hospice care is provided in accordance with agency and company Corporate Compliance Program
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted NV RN license or temporary NV RN license with the ability to obtain permanent NV RN license upon expiration of temporary NV RN license
• Willing to travel within the Las Vegas area into patients' home or facilities to provide comfort care and pain management
• Participate in weekend and/or after-hours care of hospice patients as needed
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in community health, critical care, oncology, HIV/AIDS, advanced illness or medical surgical patient care setting
• Hospice experience (preferably in home hospice agency)
• Knowledge of professional standards of care and laws and regulations applicable to hospice services

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 - $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Schedule

Minimum of 2 days a week including 2 weekend days per month