Graduate from an accredited nursing school; Bachelor's preferred.
Current state Registered Nurse license required.
At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in a hospital setting.
Minimum 1 year of recent home care experience, ideally in hospice.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation necessary.
Responsibilities
Initiate and revise patient care plans based on changing needs.
Utilize health assessment data for nursing diagnoses.
Develop comprehensive care plans with patient and family involvement.
Provide healthcare instructions tailored to patient assessments.
Assist patients with daily living activities to promote self-sufficiency.
Act as Case Manager for assigned patients, coordinating care effectively.
Communicate patient needs and changes to physicians, ensuring proper orders are received.
Educate patients and families on self-care techniques and health counseling.
Benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan available.
Mileage reimbursement offered.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) included.
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays provided.
Tuition reimbursement for further education.
Relocation assistance available for new hires.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts offered.
Disability, life, and AD&D insurance included.
Pet insurance available for employees.
Full Job Description
Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well-being of our team. Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees
401(k) retirement savings plan
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
Pet insurance
Pay range (depending on experience): Starting at 63.00/hour -- DOE!
Schedule/Shift: Tues-Fri 10am-8:30pm
Territory/Location: Kern County
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
Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's degree preferred.
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.
