Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice Per Diem (SOC, Recertification, & PRN)
Company: Newport Hospice
Locations: Multiple Openings (All Covered Service Areas)
Per-Visit Compensation Structure:
Start of Care (SOC) Visit: $350.00- Recertification Visit: $100.00
- Routine / PRN Visit: $75.00
About the Role
Newport Hospice is seeking highly skilled, compassionate, and detail-oriented Registered Nurses to join our team in a Per Diem capacity. We are a high-traffic hospice provider dedicated to clinical excellence and unwavering compliance with all CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs).
We provide end-of-life care with grace and dignity. If you are a flexible clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the critical nature of comprehensive clinical assessments, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities & Clinical Requirements
As a Per Diem RN representing Newport Hospice, you are the face of our clinical excellence.
In strict adherence to CMS Conditions of Participation, every visit (SOC, Recertification, and Routine/PRN) is a full clinical encounter requiring:
Comprehensive Assessment: A complete, full head-to-toe physical assessment of the patient.- Medication Management: A full and accurate medication reconciliation, including pharmacy coordination and order review.
- Plan of Care (POC): Thorough review, creation, and updating of the patient’s Plan of Care.
Additional duties include:
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all documentation meets LCD (Local Coverage Determination) guidelines and California state hospice regulations.- Legal & Ethics (For SOC): Facilitating the signing of consents and providing a thorough Explanation of Benefits (EOB) to patients and families.
- Clinical Communication: Direct contact with MDs for initial and ongoing orders, symptom management, and seamless coordination with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
- Documentation: Timely and precise submission of charting. We prioritize "documenting as you go" to ensure promptness and accuracy.
Visit Expectations
We believe in quality over speed. A typical Start of Care (SOC) visit with Newport Hospice involves:
2 to 3 Hours: On-site for the physical assessment, consents, and family education.- 1.5 Hours: Dedicated to the comprehensive Plan of Care (POC) charting and coordination.
Qualifications
Active RN License: Current and unencumbered in the state of California.- Hospice Expertise: Deep understanding of hospice regulations, LCD guidelines, and nursing requirements.
- Skill Set: Exceptional clinical assessment skills and the ability to manage complex symptoms at the end of life.
- Communication: Elite verbal and written communication skills for interacting with families, physicians, and our internal team.
- Tech Savvy: Proficiency in EMR systems for accurate, timely documentation.
- Flexibility: Ability to cover various locations within our service area.
Compensation & Benefits
Highly Competitive Flat Rates: Earn $350 per SOC, $100 per Recertification, and $75 per Routine/PRN visit (with bonus discussions available for long-distance availability).- Ultimate Flexibility: Control your own schedule and define your service areas.
- Unwavering Support: Access to a leadership team that values compliance, patient advocacy, and clinical integrity above all else.
Join Newport Hospice in delivering care that honors the dignity of every patient we serve.