RN On-Call Pediatrics Job Walnut Creek area,California USA,Nursing

Registered Nurse on-call Position – Pediatric Hospice Program, East Bay

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care services specific to each patient/family which includes instruction and evaluation in the home. The professional nurse is accountable to the Director of Patient Care Services for implementing the patient plan of care and communicating each patient’s needs to the Interdisciplinary team. The professional nurse is also responsible for communication and collaboration with community physicians as well as family members regarding individual patient care.

Anchor Health offers competitive salaries, great benefits and a compassionate work environment.

Responsibilities Patient Care

The Hospice Team Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.

Assesses and evaluates patient’s status.

Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.

Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for the assigned caseload.

Communication

The Hospice Team Nurse completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.

Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.

Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

Position Qualifications

Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing.

Current licensure in the State of California and CPR certification.

Registered nurses shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years, or have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League of Nursing and a current RN license.

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.

Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.

Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

Prolonged or considerable walking or standing; able to lift, position and/or transfer patients; able to lift supplies and equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and/or crouching.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

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