Be part of an organization with heart! Come join one of the Bay Area’s Top Places to work in 2021 & 2022! We are looking for a Full Time Admissions Registered Nurse to help make a difference in our community.
Mission Hospice & Home Care serves patients and families in San Mateo County and northern Santa Clara County with quality, compassionate end-of-life care and education. Founded in 1979, our local, independent nonprofit has provided thousands of patients and their families with physical, emotional, and spiritual support throughout the journey from a life-threatening diagnosis through death and bereavement.
Why you’ll love it here:
· Opportunity to improve the lives of patients and their families
· Supportive, energizing, and passionate team
· On site education for CEUs
· Flexible schedule and autonomy
· Competitive salary
· Low employee turnover
Employee benefits include:
· Matching 401k
· Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
· Pet Insurance
· Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
· Long Term Disability Insurance
· 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
· HSA and FSA accounts
· Employee Assistance programs
· $5K sign-on bonus (with 3+ years RN experience)
About the position: The Admissions RN organizes and initiates hospice care during the admission process and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience.
Responsibilities:
Admission process (40%)
· Completes an initial, comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs, all documentation is signed and locked within 24 hr. after the admission. An email with a narrative summary is sent to IDG. If you are unable to access the EMR, include the medication list in the email to IDG.
· Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)
· Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process
· Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by initiating the plan of care
· Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
Education (20%)
· Education of family, caregiver patient Includes the patient and the family in the plan of care
· Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs
· Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment, including of imminent death when appropriate
· Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given
· Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate
· Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required
· Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan
· 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
· Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient
· Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available
Assignments (30%)
· Participates in other scheduled visits as instructed to provide other coverage needs for the RN team that may be needed
· Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments as instructed, this includes any GIP admissions.
· Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
· Other duties as assigned- to meet the needs of the organization.
Professional Development (10%)
· Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes
· Expresses understanding elements of self-care
Qualifications:
· Current CA RN license
· Graduate of accredited RN nursing program
· Current CPR certification
· One year minimum clinical experience
· Valid California Driver’s License and an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements
· Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new software as needed
· Team player with excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
· Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently
· Understands hospice philosophy & comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
Physical Abilities/Requirements:
· Ability to safely lift/transfer 50 lbs with or without assisted devices (patients, supplies, etc)
· Ability to push, pivot, pull, and reposition 50 lbs with or without assisted devices
· Ability to bend, squat, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, climb, and rotate
· Manual dexterity (grip/grasp/pinch)
· Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
· Ability to walk for prolonged periods of time
· Ability to drive for prolonged periods of time
· Visual and hearing acuity with or without assisted devices
· Withstand different work environments
o Internal- office noise and interruptions, open workspaces
o External- a number of elements including but not limited to: various community & living environments, weather, & travel/traffic conditions
Please Note: The salary range provided here is only a reference guide, but final salary rate depends on work experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46.80 - $67.60 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to be fully vaccinated which includes Covid-19 booster.
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: On the road
