Registered Nurse - Hospice

Oakwood Healthcare Services Inc

Registered Nurse - Hospice

Dana Point, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Benefits/Perks

    Flexible Scheduling

    Competitive Compensation

    Careers Advancement

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will primarily be creating and managing a plan of care for individual patients. You are a Registered Nurse (RN) who operates with great attention to detail and a big heart. You take pride in creating personalized care plans for patients and are able to observe and communicate effectively in your patient's best interest. To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems.

    • This position is for a hospice company and requires traveling to male patient house to provide compassionate end-of-life care and support to patients and their families.* MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO DANA POINT. *

    Responsibilities

    Coordinate with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans

    Provide compassionate hospice and end-of-life nursing care to patients in their homes

    Assess patient condition, monitor symptoms, and evaluate pain levels regularly

    Check and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen levels

    Administer medications and monitor patients for side effects or adverse reactions

    Assist with medication management and coordinate prescription refills as needed

    Educate patients and family members on disease progression, comfort measures, and care plans

    Document changes in patient condition and promptly report concerns to the supervising nurse or physician

    Maintain accurate and timely patient records and clinical documentation

    Follow all hospice policies, safety standards, and infection control procedures

    Qualifications

    Currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of employment

    Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred

    Excellent interpersonal and client care skills

    Valid driver’s license

    First aid/CPR certification required