Team RN, Hospice, Part Time, Evenings & Nights

Position Overview

Ideal candidate will have RN experience in a Hospice environment. Performs routine assignments and develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care and patient/family education. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent with hospice philosophy and Sutter Health policies and procedures. Develops, implements, manages, and coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.

Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care and patient/family education.
• Develop, implement, manage, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Adhere to policies, industry standards, best practices, and regulations to ensure a quality patient experience.
• Engage in continuous professional growth and development in nursing practice.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods.
• Work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Handle hazardous drugs in accordance with USP 800 guidelines, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering such drugs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN-Registered Nurse license in California.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• Valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance.
• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precautions, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and local/state/federal regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical individuals.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and Electronic Health Records.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines in an environment with interruptions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard issues using established options.

Schedule

• Part-time, 24 hours per week.
• Evening/Night shift, 8-hour shifts.
• Variable days of the week, including every other weekend.

Pay

Pay range is $64.71 to $90.59 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on geographic location, candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.