Registered Nurse - Hospice
Fresno, California
RN
Posted Mar 2 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Hospice
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Hospice
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1921 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Seva Hospice is a locally owned and operated company of experienced hospice providers with a desire to serve the communities we live and work in. Due to growth, we are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team to provide care and support to terminally ill patients. This is a per diem or part time position, primarily serving Tulare, Fresno and Madera counties.
Your presence and services should bring comfort to the person who faces the end of their lives and help them reach acceptance and peace of mind. For this role, you need to be a registered nurse who sees the value of hospice care in alleviating pain and suffering. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position.
We expect you to be knowledgeable in caring for the terminally ill, providing expert symptom management and providing emotional support. The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort. Benefits Competitive salary One to one patient care 401k matching Flexible hours Company wide recognition incentives Continued education Supportive and friendly work environment Skills CA Registered Nurse license required Minimum one year nursing experience required Hospice experience required Knowledge of nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards Proficient in reading/writing English Sound judgement and attention to detail Excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature Cool-tempered and patient Emotional/mental stability and stamina Current CPR certification required Reliable transportation
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“recognition incentives Continued education Supportive and friendly work environment Skills CA Registered Nurse license required Minimum one year nursing experience required Hospice experience required Knowledge of nursi…” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN
Place
- City
- Fresno, California
- Median rent
- $1,421/mo
- Local household income
- $70,991/yr
- Metro price level
- 2% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Fresno area index 102.2, where 100 is the national average.
Fresno sits in California's Central Valley, offering nurses an affordable launchpad to Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia national parks within roughly an hour's drive. The Tower District brings local flavor with eateries, shops, and nightlife, while the city's diverse patient populations give RNs broad clinical experience.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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You are deciding on home-based hospice work out of Madera and the surrounding Central Valley, not a hospital unit. At Seva Hospice you care for terminally ill patients one-to-one in their homes across Tulare, Fresno, and Madera counties, with flexible…
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Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
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