Valid California’s Driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.Check your license
Certification
BLS required within 60 days of hire.After hire · within 60 days
Education
1 year experience as a professional nurse, with Diploma, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), BSN may substitute for 1 year of work experience.
Also asks
Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical and nursing care.
Also asks
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals within all levels of the organization, patients, providers, and others.
Also asks
Ability to work independently. Ability to utilize critical thinking and judgement to problem solve.
Preferred
Experience
Previous experience in hospice or home health, preferred.
In range for California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $96/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $73/hr, across 3,751 postings.
The role and schedule
Weekends
Weekends required
On call
On-call rotation
Support on this unit
Nurse to patient
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The workplace
Desert Oasis Healthcare
Ambulatory
Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC) is an ambulatory healthcare organization based in Palm Springs/Palm Desert, California, serving more than 60,000 members across the Coachella Valley desert communities. The organization is committed to providing high-quality medical care and has built a reputation…
The RN Case Manager is the member of the interdisciplinary team who is the pivotal person in identifying the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family. The RN Case Manager initiates appropriate intervention and support for the patient and family upon admission and provides a continuously appropriate, comprehensive and responsive plan of care.
Professional Duties
Coordinates the patient’s and families care and services including those of the team, social worker, chaplain, home health aide, volunteer and physician.
Responds necessary information to the Team Manager.
Monitors the re-certification process.
Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as indicated.
Documentation is complete, accurate and timely.
Ensures and documents appropriate use of the medications, durable medical equipment and supplies.
Educates patients, families and other caregivers.
Provides skilled nursing as determined by the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Updates care plan regularly and integrates plan of care with any new changes in patient condition.
Appropriately utilizes the skills and resources of contract personnel such as PT, OT, Dietary, Speech and Pharmacy.
Performs on site evaluations of Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) and volunteers.
Participates in the on-call rotation, weekends and holiday schedules if situation arises.
Integrates Quality Improvement results into the established plan of care.
Participates in the orientation of new team members and / or act as a preceptor to nursing students as assigned by the Team Manager.
Attends regularly scheduled in-services and educational conferences.
Reconcile medication with each change of level of care and update the electronic health record and Hospice pharmacy.
RN Case Manager case load will consist of a 12:1 ratio
Performs other duties as assigned.
Be accountable for your work
Speak positively about your work, co-workers and Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care
See the positive in situations and in others
Avoid gossip and negativity
Inform patients and co-workers of how and when to contact you under normal circumstances (phone number, email, a help line, Immediate Care, etc.) or when unforeseen issues arise
Qualifications
Current California RN License
1 year experience as a professional nurse, with Diploma, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), BSN may substitute for 1 year of work experience. Previous experience in hospice or home health, preferred.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical and nursing care.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals within all levels of the organization, patients, providers, and others.
Ability to work independently. Ability to utilize critical thinking and judgement to problem solve.
BLS required within 60 days of hire.
Valid California’s Driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Physical Demands
Sitting: Approximately 60% of day
Standing: Approximately 20% of day
Walking: Approximately 20% of day
Lifting: 0 - 40 lbs - approximately 20% of day
Bending: Approximately 10% of day. Kneeling 20%.
Hearing/Visual Acuity: Adequate for use with computers, cell phone and tablets - Approx 50% of day
Computer: Highly technical work environment - Must be able to work ≥ 4 hours / day using keyboard, mouse, monitor and tablet.
Reaching: Above head 75 degrees - approximately 25%.
Neighborhoods+Old Las Palmas and The Movie Colony offer historic estate and mid-century architecture directly adjacent to downtown, with The Movie Colony placing healthcare workers less than five minutes from Desert Regional Medical Center and Ruth Hardy Park. Tahquitz River Estates features deep lots and an eclectic mix of 1930s homes and classic mid-century builds, while South Palm Springs draws residents to enclaves like Twin Palms, Deep Well Estates, Indian Canyons, The Mesa, and Andreas Hills for dramatic mountain views. For more attainable housing options, many valley professionals look just east down Highway 111 toward Cathedral City and Palm Desert.
Old Las Palmas and The Movie Colony offer historic estate and mid-century architecture directly adjacent to downtown, with The Movie Colony placing healthcare workers less than five minutes from Desert Regional Medical Center and Ruth Hardy Park. Tahquitz River Estates features deep lots and an eclectic mix of 1930s homes and classic mid-century builds, while South Palm Springs draws residents to enclaves like Twin Palms, Deep Well Estates, Indian Canyons, The Mesa, and Andreas Hills for dramatic mountain views.
For more attainable housing options, many valley professionals look just east down Highway 111 toward Cathedral City and Palm Desert.
Getting around+Commutes across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley are generally fluid with minimal gridlock outside of major seasonal festival weekends, centering on thoroughfares like Highway 111, Vista Chino, and East Palm Canyon Drive. Staff commuting to Desert Regional Medical Center benefit from its central position near downtown and The Movie Colony, where nearby neighborhood access takes under five minutes. Regional travel to healthcare facilities in Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert relies heavily on Highway 111 and Interstate 10, while the local street grid keeps airport runs to Palm Springs International under ten minutes from core residential areas.
Commutes across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley are generally fluid with minimal gridlock outside of major seasonal festival weekends, centering on thoroughfares like Highway 111, Vista Chino, and East Palm Canyon Drive. Staff commuting to Desert Regional Medical Center benefit from its central position near downtown and The Movie Colony, where nearby neighborhood access takes under five minutes.
Regional travel to healthcare facilities in Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert relies heavily on Highway 111 and Interstate 10, while the local street grid keeps airport runs to Palm Springs International under ten minutes from core residential areas.
Outdoors+Outdoor life is dominated by the dramatic backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains and easy access to Joshua Tree National Park for rock climbing, hiking, and stargazing. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway transports visitors from the desert floor up over 8,500 feet into the cool alpine trails of Mount San Jacinto State Park within ten minutes. In town, Ruth Hardy Park provides public tennis courts, green space, and a dog park, while Tahquitz Canyon offers desert waterfall hikes and morning road cyclists take advantage of low-traffic dawn hours before midday heat sets in.
Outdoor life is dominated by the dramatic backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains and easy access to Joshua Tree National Park for rock climbing, hiking, and stargazing. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway transports visitors from the desert floor up over 8,500 feet into the cool alpine trails of Mount San Jacinto State Park within ten minutes.
In town, Ruth Hardy Park provides public tennis courts, green space, and a dog park, while Tahquitz Canyon offers desert waterfall hikes and morning road cyclists take advantage of low-traffic dawn hours before midday heat sets in.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Palm Springs
Palm Springs combines iconic mid-century modern design with a relaxed desert pace, set dramatically against the sheer cliffs of the San Jacinto Mountains. For healthcare professionals relocating to Desert Regional Medical Center, the city offers an enviable commute, with central neighborhoods like The Movie Colony, Old Las Palmas, and Tahquitz River Estates placing staff within a five- to ten-minute drive of hospital facilities. Daily life revolves around outdoor living, whether taking the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway into Mount San Jacinto State Park's alpine trails, exploring Palm Canyon Drive's dining scene, or sampling local staples at the Thursday VillageFest. However, adapting to the Coachella Valley involves real lifestyle trade-offs. Summer temperatures demand an indoor lifestyle or early dawn shifts, while winter brings waves of seasonal visitors and festival traffic. Prospective homebuyers must also navigate unique regional nuances, such as fee-simple versus leased-land parcels. For nurses seeking an inclusive, arts-rich community with resort amenities, year-round sunshine, and quick access to Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs provides a distinct desert haven that balances clinical focus with an easygoing architectural charm.
