On Call Nurse Hospice - Carmichael, United States - Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Description
Overview
Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years.
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Responsibilities
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Registered Nurse On Call _
_Per Diem Hospice_
Mercy Hospice is a comprehensive program offered by Dignity Health for individuals and families facing serious and life-threatening illness with a prognosis of six months or less.
Specialized support and care are carried out under the direction of a physician and include:
- Regular nursing visits to assist in pain and symptom management
- Emotional support education and community resources provided by a social worker to assist the patient and family
- Spiritual support provided by a hospice chaplain
- Personal services provided by certified home health/hospice aides
- Volunteer services for companionship respite and caregiver support
- Continuing support to families for a period of 13 months through our bereavement (grief) program
The hospice team meets regularly to discuss current cases and coordinate care to ensure quality and continuity for the patient.
The medical director meets with the team to review care plans giving direction and advice as necessary. Additional services are provided such as pharmacy physical therapy and occupational therapy when needed.Hospice provides 24 hour-a-day support for patients and their families.
Mercy Hospice is a Medicare-certified Joint Commission accredited program.
We are also a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA) California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC).
We are a partner in the We Honor Veterans (WHV) program. Mercy Hospice also contracts with many major private insurance companies that provide a hospice benefit. Regardless of ability to pay Mercy Hospice is available to patients and families who are facing life-limiting illness.
Give nursing care the way nursing care was meant to be With the support of the entire hospice team of professional and volunteer care for patients and their loved ones as they face a life limiting illness.
Qualifications
This per diem Hospice RN position is on call for any patient needs that arise after hours, providing support when the interdisciplinary team is off. The incumbent may perform admissions to bring patients onto hospice services when needed.
Minimum:
- 1 year Hospice nursing experience in the previous 3 years
- Currently licensed as an R.N. in California
- Current driver's license. If out of state license consistent with CA DMV regulations must obtain CA driver's license within the first 30 days of employment
- Current possession of automobile insurance and access to an operating motor vehicle
- Current BLS from the American Heart Association
Shift Hours:
Preferred:
- BSN degree
- Public Health Nurse certificate
- CHPN certificate
Pay Range
$ $82.88 /hour
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