RN Hospice

Company: Dignity Health
Location: Santa Maria
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

Marian Regional Medical Center, located in Santa Maria, CA, is nationally ranked among the top 10% in the nation for safety core measures in Cardiac Services and has the only comprehensive Cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. In April 2012, Marian opened its doors to a brand new state-of-the-art facility which houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian's new hospital includes 191 beds, expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, NICU and women's services.

Marian is a Dignity Health member of the Central Coast, which also includes Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, CA and French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dignity Health of the Central Coast is recognized for the highest quality hospitals, physicians from the top medical schools in the country, primary care offices to ensure access for all patients, premier ambulatory surgery centers, technologically advanced imaging centers, outpatient services and a comprehensive home health service; all recognized for quality, safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to provide additional funding to support new programs and services, as well as to advance the community's access to health care.

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Responsibilities

Position SummaryIn keeping with the Marian Medical Center health care philosophy, the Registered Nurse manages quality patient care through the nursing process. Coordinates plan of care with the health care team. Assumes leadership role for unit personnel to prepare and assist them with their responsibilities. Understands philosophy of hospice and needs of the terminally ill. Demonstrates ability to work with patients who are in the last stages of a terminal illness and their families. Employees are responsible for completion of unit competency assessments, annual safety review, CPR, and renewal of license by maintaining continuing education units as required by hospital policy.

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Qualifications

Minimum:

• One year of acute hospital experience Home health experience preferred
• Completion of Hospice Orientation Program.
• Demonstrates ability to work within a case-managed model of patient-care delivery.
• Demonstrates proficient intermediate nursing skills and specialty skills.
• Demonstrates a caring, compassionate attitude toward others.
• Ability and willingness to actively participate in agency task forces and committees.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
• Demonstrates clear, effective written and oral English skills, and objective, active listening skills.
• Reacts calmly and efficiently in emergencies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others across all agency departments.
• Ability to achieve results for the organization with and through people, utilizing creative and innovative solutions and conflict management problem-solving skills. Understands philosophy of hospice and needs of the terminally ill.
• Demonstrates ability to work with patients who are in the last stages of a terminal illness and their families.
• Current CPR certification; current California drivers license with proof of liability insurance for automobile. Current California Registered Nurse license.

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