Registered Nurse (RN)-Hospice On-Call Visiting Nurse

Mission Hospice, a leader in hospice care for over 27 years, is seeking compassionate registered nurses for on-call as needed hospice visits.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs comprehensive nursing evaluations.
• Assess for signs and symptoms of discomfort including presence of pain and takes prompt and appropriate action.
• Initiates plan of care, provides appropriate nursing care.
• Instructs and educates family and caregivers in managing and meeting patient care needs.
• Through skilled nursing care, implements the approved plan of care, modifies as needed, and contacts physician/ RN administrator on-call, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling, able to work at least 2-3 days per week
• Observes for safety hazards in the patient’s environments and takes appropriate steps to reduce or eliminate them.
• Completes timely documentation.
• Complies with hospice policies and procedures, laws and regulations and standards of practice.
• Field based position, driving is required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Active RN license
• CPR BLS
• Able to pass a criminal background and driving record check

SCHEDULE:

• Available at least 2-3 days per week to work nights and or weekends on-call
• 5pm to 12 AM, 12 am to 8 am or a combination of these hours.

AREA OF COVERAGE:

• Looking for nurses in the areas of Los Angeles, South Bay, San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley and Pomona/ Upland.

PAY:

• On-call rate: competitive pay for being on-call
• Hourly rate: paid from call-out to completion, including travel time
• 12 am to 8 am differential shift pay for visits
• Paid by the hour, not per visit.

Requirements:

• CA RN license
• Hospice experience preferred
• Driver's License
• Reliable transportation
• Comfortable working independently

Details:

• Contracted position (1099), not W-2
• Flexible scheduling, evenings, nights, weekends
• Supportive team environment
• All new hires , including contracted staff, must go through training regardless of experience

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $60.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60