Registered Nurse Hospice Per Diem

Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice Per Diem (SOC, Recertification, & PRN)

Company:
Newport Hospice
Locations:
Multiple Openings (All Covered Service Areas)

• Start of Care (SOC) Visit: $350.00
• Recertification Visit: $100.00
• Routine / PRN Visit: $75.00

Newport Hospice is seeking highly skilled, compassionate, and detail-oriented Registered Nurses to join our team in a Per Diem capacity. We are a high-traffic hospice provider dedicated to clinical excellence and unwavering compliance with all CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs). We provide end-of-life care with grace and dignity. If you are a flexible clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the critical nature of comprehensive clinical assessments, we want to hear from you.

As a Per Diem RN representing Newport Hospice, you are the face of our clinical excellence. In strict adherence to CMS Conditions of Participation, every visit (SOC, Recertification, and Routine/PRN) is a full clinical encounter requiring:

• Comprehensive Assessment: A complete, full head-to-toe physical assessment of the patient.
• Medication Management: A full and accurate medication reconciliation, including pharmacy coordination and order review.
• Plan of Care (POC):
  Thorough review, creation, and updating of the patient’s Plan of Care.

Additional duties include:

• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensuring all documentation meets LCD (Local Coverage Determination) guidelines and California state hospice regulations.
• Legal & Ethics (For SOC):
  Facilitating the signing of consents and providing a thorough Explanation of Benefits (EOB) to patients and families.
• Clinical Communication:
  Direct contact with MDs for initial and ongoing orders, symptom management, and seamless coordination with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
• Documentation:
  Timely and precise submission of charting. We prioritize "documenting as you go" to ensure promptness and accuracy.

We believe in quality over speed. A typical Start of Care (SOC) visit with Newport Hospice involves:

• 2 to 3
  
  Hours:
  
  On-site for the physical assessment, consents, and family education.
• 1.5
  
  Hours:
  
  Dedicated to the comprehensive Plan of Care (POC) charting and coordination.

• Active RN License:
  Current and unencumbered in the state of California.
• Hospice Expertise:
  Deep understanding of hospice regulations, LCD guidelines, and nursing requirements.
• Skill Set:
  Exceptional clinical assessment skills and the ability to manage complex symptoms at the end of life.
• Communication:
  Elite verbal and written communication skills for interacting with families, physicians, and our internal team.
• Tech Savvy:
  Proficiency in EMR systems for accurate, timely documentation.
• Flexibility:
  Ability to cover various locations within our service area.

• Highly Competitive Flat Rates:
  Earn $350 per SOC, $100 per Recertification, and $75 per Routine/PRN visit (with bonus discussions available for long-distance availability).
• Ultimate Flexibility:
  Control your own schedule and define your service areas.
• Unwavering Support:
  Access to a leadership team that values compliance, patient advocacy, and clinical integrity above all else.

Join Newport Hospice in delivering care that honors the dignity of every patient we serve.