Registered Nurse - Sacramento, United States - Solace Hospice

Description

Established in 2020,
Solace Hospice has been known for an unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction. Solace Hospice provides all compassionate supportive service to patients, families, and significant others in both home and inpatient settings. Our goal is to provide comfort, support the spiritual, emotional, physical and social well-being of our client.


DEPARTMENT:

• Hospice

JOB SUMMARY:

A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence.

This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.

JOB TYPE:

• Fulltime/Parttime/Per Diem

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two (2) years' nursing experience, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITY:

• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.

JOB FACTORS

Physical Requirements:

• Requires mínimal physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and mínimal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 20 pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other staterequire tests or examinations.

Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

Working Conditions:

• Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.

Transportation:

• Must have a current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities:

• Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient's nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.
• Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Coordinates services.
• Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
• Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Participates in and presents inservice programs.
• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.
• Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.
• Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.
• Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.
• Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.
• Participates in peer review and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement as assigned.
• Gives total patient care as needed.
• Takes oncall duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
• Appropriately utilizes ICD10 codes.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, PRN


Pay:
$ $65.00 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (preferred)
• RN (preferred)

Work Location:
On the road