Admission Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Seaport Hospice is seeking a Hospice Admission Registered Nurse (RN) to conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and coordinate hospice services for patients in their homes. The Admissions RN plays a critical role in ensuring a smooth transition into hospice care while providing education, support, and guidance to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive hospice admission assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and medical history evaluations
• Develop and initiate individualized hospice care plans based on patient needs and goals
• Provide skilled nursing care, symptom management, and patient education
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and community resources to coordinate care
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, medications, comfort care, and self-care techniques
• Monitor and document patient status, interventions, and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner
• Communicate changes in condition and obtain physician orders as needed

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning, and communication skills
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Ability to travel to patient homes and perform physical job duties, including standing, bending, lifting, and transferring patients as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospice, home health, palliative care, or public health experience

Schedule

• Full Time, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $50 - $65 per hour
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Critical illness benefit
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program