RN Hospice

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

Job Description:

Overview

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 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. Marian's beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health's Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

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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