（Full-time） Admissions RN job at Seva Hospice / Merced Area

In this position, you will guide patients and families through the hospice assessment and admissions processes and play a pivotal role in the educational process for patients, families and caregiver.
Your presence and services should bring comfort to the person who faces the end of their lives and help them reach acceptance and peace of mind.

For this role, you need to be a registered nurse who sees the value of hospice care in alleviating pain and suffering.

A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position.
We expect you to be knowledgeable in caring for the terminally ill, providing expert symptom management and providing emotional support. The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.

Responsibilities：
・Make initial visits to patients to complete comprehensive assessment and determine hospice needs
・Collaborate with physicians and the Interdisciplinary Team to formulate and review care plans
・Make frequent visits to the patient to evaluate their condition
・Provide support and comfort according to individual patient’s needs
・Work with caregivers to plan and execute excellent patient care
・Help in administering medication
・Alleviate symptoms to the patient's desired level of comfort
・Notify a doctor for a patient’s condition when deemed necessary
・Assist patients and their families with paperwork
・Maintain accurate records
・Help relatives cope with the upcoming loss and provide post-mortem support
・Participate in after hours on-call, holiday and weekend rotations

・Competitive hourly pay
・One to One patient care
・Flexible schedules
・Medical benefits
・401k matching
・Continued education
・Fun and friendly work environment

This position is full time Monday - Friday with on call weekend rotation.

・Experience as an RN in hospice or home health preferred
・Knowledge of nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects
・Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards
・Proficient in reading/writing English
・Sound judgement and attention to detail
・Excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature
・Cool-tempered and patient
・Emotional/mental stability and stamina
・CA Registered Nurse license required
・1 year nursing experience required
・Current CPR certification required
・Must have reliable transportation and auto insurance

・Hospice experience preferred
・Bilingual in Spanish preferred