Admitting Supervisor jobs in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Adept Hospice Care is looking for compassionate nurses that are committed to provide quality and utmost care to our patients in the end stages of their life. We are looking for Registered Nurse (RN) that plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, in the areas of Orange county, LA County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and surrounding areas.

***Must be willing to travel

**Must have valid:
Credentials
Auto Insurance
Driver License
BLS certificate

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Care

• Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process and as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
• Writing and initiating plan of care
• Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
• Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
• 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.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• 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 Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• 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 utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
• Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Additional Duties

• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
• Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

If you are a compassionate individual who is dedicated to providing quality care to hospice patients, we invite you to apply for the position of Hospice Aide. Join our team of healthcare professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of those facing end-of-life care.

Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience and skills. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Pay: $50.00 - $150.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center
• Skilled nursing facility

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Ability to Relocate:

• Rancho Cucamonga, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road