Part-Time Hospice Admission Registered Nurse

Why Suncrest

At Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

Pay range: $55.00-$65.00 per hour
2 Patient Visit per day
Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement
401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

The Registered Nurse (RN) Field Admissions Specialist will complete hospice admissions and patient visits as needed. Admission nurses are responsible for orienting new patients to the hospice program, assisting the patient and caregiver with all the legal paperwork, and completing a thorough nursing assessment.

Part-Time (2 ten hour shifts on Thursday & Friday)
Must be comfortable driving

Qualifications

The candidate must be willing to travel throughout the Bay Area. This position involves regular driving over long distances, so comfort with travel is essential

Minimum 1 year of hospice experience, SNF, or hospital experience
Ability to establish both hospice eligibility and diagnosis when patient is appropriate
Willingness to travel to meet our patients where they live (private homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, etc.)
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
Registered Nursing Licensure in the state of California

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