We at Acacia believe in a patient first approach. You must be compassionate, caring, and work with your heart. We are more than just a team as we treat each other as family. If you are looking for a hospice agency that treats patients & team members like family, then Acacia is for you. www.acaciahealth.net

Work Location: On the road
Service Coverage Area: Orange County

Job Description Summary:
The RN plans, organizes and directs hospice, and plans and directs services to meet the needs of patients and their families within their homes and communities.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
• Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• 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.
• 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 and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes in HomecareHomebase (Pointcare).
• 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.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.

Position Qualifications:
• CA RN License
• Compassionate & Caring
• HomecareHomebase (Pointcare) Experience
• CPR certification
• CA Driver License

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:
• Hospice: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
• California RN license (Required)