A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
By The Bay Health, a non-profit established in 1975, set the standard for hospice in the U.S. by emphasizing the role of the patient in making important medical decisions. Our spectrum of home-based services now includes Skilled Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Adult Hospice Care and Pediatric Care. Our team approach strives to address practical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of care, with the goal to maximize quality of life for our patients, caregivers and families. This per diem position offers competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive work environment. We are seeking an After-Hours Nurse who will provide skilled nursing and hospice care to maximize the comfort and health of patients.
Schedule:
Per diem - must be available 6 shifts per month; 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location:
Marin County with additional coverage to S.F. & Sonoma Counties as needed By the Bay Health follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Provide continuing care to patients/families as requested and in compliance with agency policies and procedures and applicable federal and state regulations. Under the guidance of the After-Hours Nurse, responsible for patients/families including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing services consistent with the plan of care. Communicate with attending physicians and other community resources to report changes and coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/ family. Maintain regular communication with Team Leaders regarding patient/family status and unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
Education/Experience :
One year experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing. Experience in acute care/ home health and/or hospice setting preferred .
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California. Public Health Nursing certification highly desirable. HPNA certification preferred
Pay Range:
$64.50 - $78.70 shift differential included By the Bay Health is proud to serve our community as an equal employment opportunity employer. Everyone is valued and welcome at BTBH. Our organization is committed to diversity, equity and continues to build a culture of inclusion by recruiting, screening, hiring and retaining any qualified individual without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military care status, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, state, or local laws.
