About the jobWe're seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to play a pivotal role in our Palliative Care team. As a RN with us, you'll be instrumental in delivering top-notch, evidence-based care to a panel of seriously ill patients. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for this important work and a deep commitment to providing exceptional care to our patients. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you!
This position requires consistent travel throughout Sacramento, North Valley, Solano, and Vallejo.What you'll do- Patient Care:
- Deliver nursing services aligned with individualized care plans under the direction of the patient's provider, assessing treatment effectiveness and the patient's physical and emotional responses.
- Collaborate in interdisciplinary planning and case conferences, ensuring care plans are up to date, goals are relevant and feasible for the care team's capabilities, and concerns are escalated appropriately.
- Record and communicate patient observations accurately within HIPAA-compliant systems and medical records.
- Facilitate case management and care coordination to uphold patient care plans effectively.
- Manage assigned patients, ensuring appropriate visit frequencies and addressing evolving acuity levels and clinical needs.
- Educate patients and caregivers about VyncaCare services, palliative care, disease processes, symptom management, and medication management.
- Assist with the in-person completion and documentation of advanced care planning discussions, including POLST forms and related care preference documentation.
- Float Nurse
- Assist in covering patient care for other care teams during normal working hours
- Administrative
- Strong collaboration with scheduling team to identify travel dates
- Coordination of all travel arrangements including hotel, flights, etc.
- Occasionally overtime might be required for travel
Your experience and qualifications- Active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- 2+ years of clinical nursing experience in home health or community health. Direct experience in palliative care or hospice is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in nursing practices, clinical judgment, and documentation.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong decision-making skills and ability to work independently.
- Valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable vehicle.
- Proficiency in EMR, Google Suite, and other relevant technologies.
- Willing and able to work Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm Pacific Time, with flexibility for potential evenings and weekends.
Additional Information- The hiring process for this role may consist of applying, followed by a phone screen, online assessment(s), interview(s), an offer, and background/reference checks.
- Job Description Scope: This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional activities, duties, and responsibilities not listed herein.
