Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. They are seeking a Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to initiate care plans, assess patient needs, and coordinate care for patients in a compassionate environment. The role involves working closely with patients and their families to provide health care instructions and support self-sufficiency.
Responsibilities
- Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
- Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
- Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process
- Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan
- Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care
- Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload
- Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required
- Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilize opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group
Skills
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Current state license as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting
- Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in home care, preferably in hospice
- Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
- Pet insurance
Company Overview
Mission Healthcare is a home health and hospice services provider. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://homewithmission.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Mission Healthcare has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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