About Us
We are a compassionate, patient-centered hospice agency dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care to patients and their families. Our team values communication, teamwork, and high-quality clinical care.
Position Summary
The Per Diem Hospice RN provides skilled nursing care, patient and family education, and end-of-life support in the patient’s home or facility. This role is ideal for a nurse who is flexible, dependable, and passionate about delivering comfort-focused care.Experience working with patients on ventilators is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized hospice care plans.
- Perform scheduled and PRN visits, including routine, supervisory, and symptom-management visits.
- Manage symptoms such as pain, respiratory distress, agitation, and nausea.
- Provide specialized care for patients on ventilators, including assessment, monitoring, and caregiver education related to respiratory equipment and comfort.
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease progression, medications, safety, and comfort measures.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDG) including MD, social worker, chaplain, LVN, HHA, and others.
- Document all care in accordance with Medicare, state, and company standards.
- Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the clinical team.
- Participate in on-call rotation as needed (optional for some per-diem roles depending on agency needs).
Qualifications
- Active California RN license in good standing.
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; hospice or home health experience preferred.
- Experience caring for patients on ventilators strongly preferred.
- Reliable transportation, valid CA driver's license, and auto insurance.
- Strong communication, assessment, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently in home settings.
- EMR experience preferred (training provided).
What We Offer
Competitive per-visit and mileage reimbursement.
Flexible scheduling.
Supportive, collaborative team environment.
Paid training and ongoing clinical support.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and contact information. We look forward to connecting with you.For question regarding this potions please reach out to Newport Hospice 909-727-3223.
About Newport Hospice
Empowering Patients
Newport Hospice believes in empowering patients to be active participants in their hospice and healthcare journey. We believe everyone deserves to have an honorable hospice experience creating an environment of respect, harmony, and comfort while giving the patient and there families the power to decide how they want to spend the rest of there lives.Our Team
Our team of compassionate physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, nurse aides, social workers, and chaplains have cared for thousands of patients and their families in their final season of life.
Newport Hospice serves patients and their loved ones in their own homes, or at their current place of residence. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and focuses on the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of patients and their families.