Job Description

Job Location: Main Office - Eureka, CA 95503
Position Type: Per DiemEducation
Level: Nursing degree (ASN or BSN)
Salary Range: $44.78 - $54.73 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Local driving necessary
Job Shift: On-Call Night ShiftPosition Overview
The On-Call Night Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care, both over the phone and in person, to hospice patient's during the evening hours when the office is closed: 1700 to 0900.  This position works from home and makes patient visits, as necessary.  Please note, the remote work/home location must be within the Hospice of Humboldt service area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides direct nursing care in the patient’s place of residence.
- Communicates directly with the after-hours answering service. Responds within 10 minutes of a call.
- Accesses and obtains patient care report from interdisciplinary team members at the beginning of the shift.
- Assesses and documents in the medical record the physical, psycho-social, and spiritual needs of each patient.
- Provides home nursing care instructions to patients.
- Assesses all patient/family calls in accordance with on-call procedures and makes home visits to those whose issues cannot be satisfactorily handled by telephone.
- Maintains communication with the patient’s physician(s) as needed for medical authorizations, pain and symptom management, changes to the Plan of Care, and other exchanges of information.
- Participates in the revision of the patient's Plan of Care.

QualificationsMinimum

Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current California Registered Nurse license.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the previous three years or equivalent experience in BSN program.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills, with ability to triage symptom management issues over the phone, while providing comfort to patients and families who may be in crises.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills and excellent clinical judgment.
- Valid driver’s license, proof of acceptable automobile insurance coverage, and reliable transportation.
- Proficient with standard healthcare technology (Windows, EMRs, laptops, email, etc.) and willingness to expand skills as needed.
Preferred

Qualifications
- One (1) year of hospice or palliative care experience.
- CHPN certification.