Be part of an organization with heart! Come join one of the Bay Area’s Top Places to work in 2022! We are looking for a Full Time Admissions Registered Nurse to help make a difference in our community.

Mission Hospice & Home Care serves patients and families in San Mateo County and northern Santa Clara County with quality, compassionate end-of-life care and education. Founded in 1979, our local, independent nonprofit has provided thousands of patients and their families with physical, emotional, and spiritual support throughout the journey from a life-threatening diagnosis through death and bereavement.

Why you’ll love it here:

· Opportunity to improve the lives of patients and their families

· Supportive, energizing, and passionate team

· On site education for CEUs

· Flexible schedule and autonomy

· Competitive salary

· Low employee turnover

Employee benefits include:

· Matching 401k

· Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

· Pet Insurance

· Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance

· Long Term Disability Insurance

· 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)

· HSA and FSA accounts

· Employee Assistance programs

· $5K sign-on bonus (with 3+ years RN experience)

About the position: The Admissions RN organizes and initiates hospice care during the admission process and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience.

Responsibilities:

Admission process (40%)

· Completes an initial, comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs, all documentation is signed and locked within 24 hr. after the admission. An email with a narrative summary is sent to IDG. If you are unable to access the EMR, include the medication list in the email to IDG.

· Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)

· Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process

· Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by initiating the plan of care

· Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis

Education (20%)

· Education of family, caregiver patient Includes the patient and the family in the plan of care

· Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs

· Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment, including of imminent death when appropriate

· 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

· Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate

· Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers

· Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient

· Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available

Assignments (30%)

· Participates in other scheduled visits as instructed to provide other coverage needs for the RN team that may be needed

· Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments as instructed, this includes any GIP admissions.

· Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities

· Other duties as assigned- to meet the needs of the organization.

Professional Development (10%)

· Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes

· Expresses understanding elements of self-care

Qualifications:

· Current CA RN license

· Graduate of accredited RN nursing program

· Current CPR certification

· One year minimum clinical experience

· Valid California Driver’s License and an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements

· Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new software as needed

· Team player with excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

· Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently

· Understands hospice philosophy & comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill

Physical Abilities/Requirements:

· Ability to safely lift/transfer 50 lbs with or without assisted devices (patients, supplies, etc)

· Ability to push, pivot, pull, and reposition 50 lbs with or without assisted devices

· Ability to bend, squat, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, climb, and rotate

· Manual dexterity (grip/grasp/pinch)

· Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time

· Ability to walk for prolonged periods of time

· Ability to drive for prolonged periods of time

· Visual and hearing acuity with or without assisted devices

· Withstand different work environments

o Internal- office noise and interruptions, open workspaces

o External- a number of elements including but not limited to: various community & living environments, weather, & travel/traffic conditions

Please Note: The salary range provided here is only a reference guide, but final salary rate depends on work experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46.80 - $67.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to be fully vaccinated which includes Covid-19 booster.

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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