FULL-TIME HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE (RN)- Հոսփիսի լրիվ դրույքով գրանցված բուժքույր (RN) - North Hollywood, CA

Greater Los Angeles Area | Travel Accommodations Provided

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS OF DIRECT HOSPICE NURSING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

This is not an entry-level hospice position, and we are not seeking candidates who require hospice training or orientation into hospice nursing.

Please DO NOT apply if you do not have at least 2 years of hands-on hospice nursing experience.

We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and compassionate Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse who is comfortable traveling throughout the Greater Los Angeles area to provide high-quality care to hospice patients and their families.

The ideal candidate already understands hospice operations, symptom management, end-of-life care, documentation requirements, interdisciplinary coordination, family education, and the responsibilities of managing hospice patients in the field.

Position Overview

The Hospice RN will provide direct patient care, perform comprehensive assessments, coordinate the plan of care, communicate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.

Because this position involves travel throughout the Greater Los Angeles area, candidates must be comfortable working in the field and traveling between patient locations.

Travel accommodations will be provided by the company as applicable.

Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive hospice nursing assessments and ongoing reassessments
Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care
Provide skilled nursing visits and symptom management
Assess and manage pain, respiratory distress, agitation, wounds, medication effectiveness, and other end-of-life symptoms
Communicate changes in condition to physicians and the hospice interdisciplinary team
Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, medications, comfort measures, and end-of-life care
Coordinate medications, DME, supplies, and additional services when necessary
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and care coordination
Assist with admissions, recertifications, changes in level of care, and other hospice-related clinical responsibilities as needed
Provide compassionate support to patients and families during the end-of-life process
Travel throughout the Greater Los Angeles service area as required
REQUIRED Qualifications

Applicants MUST meet all of the following requirements:

Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
Minimum of 2 years of direct hospice nursing experience — REQUIRED
Strong understanding of hospice philosophy and Medicare hospice requirements
Experience with hospice assessments, care planning, symptom management, and clinical documentation
Ability to independently manage hospice patients in the field
Strong clinical judgment and ability to recognize changes in patient condition
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Greater Los Angeles area
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Again: Hospice Experience Is Mandatory

We are specifically looking for an experienced hospice nurse who can step into the role with an established understanding of hospice care.

We are NOT looking to train a nurse who is new to hospice.

If you have hospital, home health, skilled nursing, or other nursing experience but do not have at least 2 years of direct hospice nursing experience, please do not apply for this position.

What We Offer
Full-time position
Travel accommodations provided
Established hospice organization
Supportive clinical and administrative team
Opportunity to work independently while having access to interdisciplinary support
Meaningful work providing compassionate care to patients and families throughout the Greater Los Angeles area
To Apply

Please submit your resume with your hospice experience clearly identified.

Candidates whose resumes do not demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of hospice nursing experience will not be considered.