Visit Nurse - RN

Job Details:

Job Location:

Main Office - Eureka, CA 95503, Position Type:
Per Diem, Education Level: Nursing degree (ASN or BSN), Salary Range: $44.77 - $54.72 Hourly, Travel Percentage:
Daily local driving required, Job Shift: Day, Position Overview

The Visit Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered, direct nursing care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. This role involves making scheduled and unscheduled visits to patients in their homes or residential facilities, ensuring comfort, dignity, and support for both patients and their families.

• Conduct in-home visits to assess patient condition, manage symptoms, and provide emotional support.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including pain and symptom management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including case manager RNs, physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, care plans, and available resources.
• Document all care provided and communicate updates to the hospice team.
• Respond to urgent patient needs and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with hospice policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current California Registered Nurse license.

Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the previous three (3) years or equivalent experience in a BSN program.

• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and efficiently.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Must be able to work two (2) shifts per month, including weekends.

• Experience in hospice or home health.
• Experience working effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• CHPN certification.