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At Acacia Hospice, we believe in a patient-first approach. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team. We are more than just a team, we treat each other like family. If you are looking for an organization that values teamwork, integrity, and exceptional patient care, Acacia Hospice is the place for you. www.acaciahealth.net

• Conduct all General Inpatient (GIP) visits within contracted hospital and inpatient GIP settings, ensuring compliance with hospice regulations, patient care standards, and organizational policies.
• Provide ongoing assessment and management of patients requiring General Inpatient level of care due to uncontrolled symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, agitation, nausea/vomiting, seizures, or other acute symptom management needs.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and communicate closely with hospital physicians, hospice medical directors, bedside nursing staff, case managers, and ancillary providers regarding patient status and symptom management.
• Monitor effectiveness of medication regimens and collaborate with providers to obtain new orders needed to achieve symptom control and patient comfort.
• Administer and oversee hospicerelated treatments, medications, and interventions in accordance with physician orders and hospice standards of practice.
• Ensure patients continue to meet Medicare and hospice eligibility requirements for General Inpatient (GIP) level of care and collaborate with leadership regarding levelofcare reviews.
• Facilitate patient transitions, including transfers from GIP to routine home care, skilled nursing facilities, residential care facilities, or other appropriate levels of care as symptoms stabilize.
• Serve as a clinical resource between hospital staff, hospice team members, patients, and families.
• Provide emotional support, education, and guidance to patients and families regarding disease progression, symptom management, and endoflife care.
• Perform hospice admissions in inpatient facilities and other care settings as needed.
• Assist with overflow clinical needs as required, including home visits or other patient care responsibilities.
• Provide Explanation of Benefits (EOB) education to patients and families, ensuring clarity regarding hospice services and coverage.
• Educate interested patients and families on hospice philosophy, services, and eligibility criteria.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and update individualized care plans.
• Participate in IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) meetings and contribute clinical updates and care recommendations.
• Complete documentation by the end of each workday and maintain accurate, timely clinical records.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Administrator and/or Director of Patient Care Services.
Documentation & Compliance:
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all GIP visit notes, assessments, medication reviews, symptom management documentation, referrals, and EOB explanations.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), hospice regulations, and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and regulatory survey readiness activities.
• Ensure all documentation supports GIP eligibility and levelofcare requirements.

Service Coverage Area: Low Desert /Palm Desert

Shift: Evenings, Weekends and Weekdays availability required

Position Qualifications:
• California RN License
• Valid California Driver’s License
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 2 years of hospice work experience