RN Admissions - Hospice

We at Acacia believe in a patient first approach. You must be compassionate, caring, and work with your heart. We are more than just a team as we treat each other as family. If you are looking for a hospice agency that treats patients & team members like family, then Acacia is for you. www.acaciahealth.net

Job Description Summary:
The RN plans, organizes and directs hospice, and plans and directs services to meet the needs of patients and their families within their homes and communities.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patients.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as needs change.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
• Completes Hospice Admissions and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes in HomecareHomebase (Pointcare).
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.

Position Qualifications:

• CA RN License
• Compassionate & Caring
• HomecareHomebase (Pointcare) Experience
• CPR certification
• CA Driver License

Schedule:

• Weekdays. Some Weekends
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Hospice nursing: 1 year (Required)
• Homecare Homebase EHR (PointCare/HCHB) : 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• California RN License (Required)
• BLS/CPR (Required)
• California Driver License (Required)