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
Work Location: On the road
Service Coverage Area: San Gabriel Valley
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 patient and family to determine hospice needs.
- 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.
- Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward selfsufficiency and optional comfort care.
- Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
- 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 selfcare 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
Benefits:- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
Job Type: Part-time, PRN, Per visit
Schedule:- Weekdays
- Day shift
Required Experience:- Hospice: 1 year
Required License/Certification:- California RN license
- BLS/CPR Certificate
- California Drivers' License