Field RN; Hospice), Per Diem, Day Shift

Job Summary

Plans, organizes, and directs home care services to meet the needs of patients in their homes. Manages a patient caseload in an effective and efficient manner. Provides patient care independently, while collaborating with other core disciplines in accordance with the patient's plan of care to meet care goals. Acts as a resource to patients, family members, and other care team members.

• Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs at appropriate time points as assigned.
• Completes the nursing assessment of assigned patients.
• Demonstrates ability to discuss and/or teach pertinent aspects of nursing care and patient rights and responsibilities.
• Identifies and reports problems, abnormal findings, or nursing diagnoses that require follow‑up.
• Implements plan of care in accordance with identified needs.
• Participates with the patient in clarifying mutually agreed goals and incorporates these into the plan of care.
• Provides direct and/or indirect skilled, safe, quality care.
• Coordinates patient care with other disciplines and integrates input from those disciplines.
• Performs ongoing nursing assessments and re‑assesses plans of care as needed.
• Accurately documents all pertinent information in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensures documentation is completed and submitted promptly.
• Updates nursing plans and medication profiles when changes occur.
• Counsels and educates the patient and family in meeting healthcare/nursing and related needs.
• Provides learning opportunities for patients and caregivers, including written materials as appropriate.
• Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Complies with all applicable legal requirements, standards, policies, and procedures including HIPAA and documentation standards.
• Demonstrates professional conduct, service excellence and commitment to the mission and values of Adventist Health.
• Performs on‑call duties as assigned based on location and agency operational needs.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Education and

Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN):
  Preferred
• Acute care facility or home care experience:
  Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice:
  Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS), HS‑BLS, or RQI‑BLS certification:
  Required
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older:
  Required
• Current automobile insurance and a reliable automobile:
  Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS), HS‑BLS, or RQI‑BLS certification:
  Required

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and well‑being of our associates and patients. All associates are required to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. By applying, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.