Hospice Nurse; RN | Per Diem

Position: Hospice Nurse (RN | Per Diem)

More than a nursing job, this is a position with a higher purpose – where you impact people’s lives on a personal, human level. As a Navian Hawaii hospice nurse, you will guide patients and their families on their journey, delivering comfort and support with a caring heart, replacing fear with hope, helping them find the beauty and joy in every moment, and providing each person with the kindness and dignity they deserve.

Primary

Responsibilities Patient Care

• Implements plan of care developed by Facilities/Case Manager
• Conducts individualized focused patient assessments; collecting data based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs
• Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner
• Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient/family
• Documents patient assessment findings including physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards pain/symptom management
• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff
• Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient/family diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift – i.e. changes in patient condition to case manager, medical director, patient’s physician
• Works in conjunction with the Social Worker and Case Manager of the facility to implement a specific plan of care for each patient
• Care provided reflects compliance with Federal and State regulations, along with Hospice Hawai'i, Inc. policies and procedures

Knowledge And Skills Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and skills that are consistent with the scope of practice for hospice and palliative RNs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patient/family members
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Ability to handle crisis situations in a professional manner
• Strong customer service skills and helpful attitude
• Organized, able to manage multiple tasks at a time, and prioritize tasks
• Ability to maintain records and prepare related reports
• Familiar with concepts and practices used in a hospice setting
• Maintains physical, social, emotional, and spiritual care of oneself

Experience And Educational Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current license in good standing to practice in Hawaii
• 2 years of experience as a staff nurse required
• Hospice or home health nursing experience preferred

Employment Requirements

All offers are contingent on a candidate's successful completion of the following requirements:

• A legally compliant background check
• Drug Screen & Physical Exam
• COVID Vaccination
• TB Clearance
• CPR BLS Certification
• Infectious Disease Clearance

Why Navian Hawaii?

• Team-oriented, locally run nonprofit where every voice is heard
• Competitive pay with an excellent benefits package
• Flexible organization that supports positive work/life balance

Salary Range

• $44.71 To $47.60 Per Hour
• Opportunity for performance-based bonuses

Hours

Minimum 2 shifts per month.
Must be available weekends, day or night.
6:30am to 7:00pm / 6:30pm to 7:00am.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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