RN - Part-Time - Inpatient

**SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE**

Voted one of the Best Places to Work in the Central Valley for the fourth consecutive year, Community Hospice is seeking a dynamic RN to join our Community Hospice family at our Alexander Cohen Hospice House. As the largest and oldest nonprofit hospice and community-based palliative care provider in the Central Valley, Community Hospice has been supporting and providing services to our community since 1979. Our mission is to embrace individuals and families facing life-changing journeys, enhancing quality of life for all. Accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accredited Program), our services extend to over 2,000 patients each year wherever they call home.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a member of the ACHH Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the RN works under the direction of the ACHH Administrator and Medical Director in the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning, and care in order to maximize the comfort and quality of life of patients and their families in the inpatient setting. Responsible for coordinating the care provided by the inpatient interdisciplinary team and the outpatient interdisciplinary team when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses all patients admitted to the ACHH, reviews transfer documents, communicates with physician and/or Medical Director, notifies IDT of patient arrival, assures that patient and family have been oriented to the ACHH and plans, implements, and evaluates the plan of care with the IDT and the patient/family.
• Performs reassessment of needs according to patient level of acuity. Provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support to the patient and family directly and by interaction with the IDT. Provides direct patient care according to the plan of care.
• Maintains communication with the IDT in AM report and PRN regarding patient changes in status and any patient/family needs or problems.
• Initiates communication with the physician, Medical Director, IDT, community agencies, and administrative staff, as needed to coordinate the plan of care and use of resources for patient/family.
• Maintains up-to-date records so that problems, plans, actions, including patient family teaching and goals are accurately and clearly documented and changes are reflected as they occur.
• Plans for discharge of patients to acute care, skilled nursing, and to the home environment, and communicates with the outpatient IDT to assure continuity of care.
• Participates in weekly IDT meetings to problem solve, update the plan of care, and share professional support and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
• Participates in in-services, workshops, and clinical meetings to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
• Coordinates physical care of the patient including providing direct patient care, assigning and supervising CHHA and LVN care, teaching patients/families, CHHAs, LVNs, and volunteers.
• Provides the appropriate environment as identified by the patient/family to support the patient/family during the dying process.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees to the ACHH.
• Participates in Community Hospice and ACHH quality improvement process by using Quality Assurance Alert forms to report problems and participating in projects as assigned by the ACHH Administrator.
• Maintains a professional appearance of self and working area. Exhibits professional and courteous behavior at all times with patients, families, guests, team members and other co-workers, and clients.
• Must maintain RN license in accordance with federal, state and local laws, and must act only within the scope of his/her state license. All personnel qualifications must be kept current at all times.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or relist to equalize peak work periods or otherwise meet the needs of the organization.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe environment for patients/families, and a safe working environment for self and coworkers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of California.
• At least one year of acute care experience as a professional nurse. Prefer two years general experience plus one year of hospice experience.
• Able to work with an Interdisciplinary Team and the patient/family in the planning of patient/family care.
• Able to provide highly skilled care in a homelike environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to needs of the patient/family experience of end-of-life issues and problems.
• Skills in nursing practice including, but not limited to, care of the patient with IV or SQ access, trach care, tube feedings, aerosol treatments, and families in emotional state and crisis.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The environment for this position is home-like, with climate controls. The employee may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients. The employee may experience situations, with emotionally disturbed, substance abuse, serious illness, and deceased patients.

WORK SCHEDULE: Part-Time @ 24 hours per week / 7:00 am-7:30 pm / rotating weekends

BENEFITS: We offer our part-time employees the following competitive benefits package:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance program
• Other retail discounts (rental cars, cell phones, etc.)

Our supportive, caring environment extends not only to our patients and families, but to our valued staff as well. Employees from a number of disciplines work together in a collaborative, stimulating environment that is considered by many to be a model for quality healthcare. Community Hospice is a rapidly growing company and is always looking for qualified employees. We seek highly motivated, talented candidates to join our staff and offer a competitive benefits package to our employees.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Experience:

• acute care: 1 year (Required)
• Hospice Care: 1 year (Preferred)
• RN: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location