Home Program RN III Float Nurse en Hospice of the East Bay

Hospice of the East Bay (HEB) is a community-based nonprofit that provides the hospice and palliative care services that support and comfort people and their loved ones through the final stages of life.

The coverage areas for patient care are: Livermore, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Alamo, Danville, Pleasanton, Dublin, Moraga and surrounding cities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the attending physician and Medical Director (or Hospice Physician, Nurse Practitioner) and in conjunction with the interdisciplinary group, the main role of a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing direct nursing care and coordinating related assistance for patients and families. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Revisit Nurse: assist with needed revisits

• Case Management: assist with covering absences for a case manager caseload and attend IDT as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Providing holistic, family-centered care across treatment settings to improve the quality of life.

• Demonstrates the ability to perform a complete nursing physical assessment, develop a comprehensive care plan and respond to the needs of patients and families in the home, SNF, RCFE and Board & Care setting.

• Consulting and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patient’s care.

• Documenting problems, nursing assessments, appropriate goals & interventions, care provided, and patient and family outcomes achieved from intervention and care provided per agency’s policy.

• Attends and participates in nursing staff meetings and mandatory and non-mandatory in-services.

• Adhering to evidence-based standards of practice that are endorsed by the agency.

• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills, customer service skills, initiative, dependability, and good judgment.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Current California Registered Nurse License required.

• A minimum of one year of experience working as a professional nurse in an acute clinical setting required.

• CPR certification required.

• Must have current California Driver’s License and a car in good working condition.

• Prior experience in hospice and/or home care required.

• Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Certification highly desirable.

BENEFITS:

• 403b Retirement Account and generous company match.
• Medical, Vision, and dental; some plans qualify for a Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Up to 27 days of PTO/Holiday 
• Mileage reimbursement
• Group & Voluntary Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work with passionate team members that have the same commitment to our organization as you.