RN, Hospice, Per Diem, Nights & Evenings
San Francisco, California
Health system employer
Posted Aug 20
- Shift
- 8-hour
- Unit
- Hospice
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Term
- Per Diem
- Practice
- Non-union
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $71.18/hr
The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1927 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay
Position
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Overview
Successful candidate will have RN experience in a Hospice Environment.
Performs routine assignments and develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care and patient/family education. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent w/hospice philosophy and Sutter Health policies and procedures.
Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience.
Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.
Job Description
Education
- Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certification &
Licensure
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- DL Valid Drivers License - State Department of Motor Vehicles
- AUTO-Automobile Insurance
Typical
Experience
- 2 years recent relevant experience
Skills and knowledge
- Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
- Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
- Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
- Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
- Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
- Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Job Shift
Evening/ Night
Schedule
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend
Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
No
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
0
Employee Status
Per Diem/Casual
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $71.18 to $99.65 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Requirements
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- Valid Drivers License
Place
- City
- San Francisco, California
- Median rent
- $2,476/mo
- Local household income
- $140,970/yr
- Metro price level
- 16% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
San Francisco area index 115.6, where 100 is the national average.
San Francisco blends steep hills, ocean views, and dense neighborhoods like the Mission and Pacific Heights into a compact city. Mild weather year-round encourages outdoor activity, while diverse bistros and tech-driven culture give shifts off a vibrant pace. A memorable setting for nurses seeking coastal charm and urban energy.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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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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- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?