RN/LVN On-Call Hospice Nurse

We are seeking a per diem After-Hours Nurse to provide skilled nursing and hospice care to maximize the comfort and health of patients.

Schedule:

Every Saturday & Sunday

Coverage Area:

San Mateo and Santa Clara County

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Provide continuing care to patients/families as requested and in compliance with agency policies and procedures and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Under the guidance of the After-Hours Nurse, responsible for patients/families including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing services consistent with the plan of care.
• Communicate with attending physicians and other community resources to report changes and coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/ family.
• Maintain regular communication with Team Leaders regarding patient/family status and unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.

Education/Experience:

• One year experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience in acute care/ home health and/or hospice setting preferred.

License:

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of California