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Registered Nurse- San Luis Obispo

RN · Home Health

Posted Jun 18 · Not open to new grads

Unit
Hospice

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
On the floor
On call
Setting
Home Health
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
$3/hr above the median
This role$64/hr
Home Health in California$61/hr

The median for Home Health in California is $61/hr, across 144 postings.

About this role

Are you looking for a career where the work you do truly matters — where you can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day?

*Search no further.*

*Why You’ll Love Working With Us*

We believe that when we take care of our team, they can provide the best care to our patients — that’s why we invest in your well-being, growth, and success: Your happiness is our happiness — we offer the following benefits for full-time positions:

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  • Dynamic, team-oriented work environment
  • Strong, supportive company culture
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • Flexible schedules
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement at current federal rate
  • Company vehicle when eligible
  • PTO, paid holidays, and sick days
  • 401(k)
  • And more!

Compassionate Care currently has six office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, San Luis Obispo, and Bakersfield) and serves ten counties in California (Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, and San Luis Obispo). - and we continue to grow, creating even more opportunities for our team to grow with us.

We are grounded in a culture of respect, compassion, and clinical excellence, recognizing that our employees are the heart of everything we do. Our team stays because they feel supported, valued, and fulfilled by the meaningful impact they make in our patients’ lives every day.

We are seeking career-driven professionals who want stability, growth, and advancement based on merit and performance. Our diverse team reflects the communities we serve and shares a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care with heart.

Join a team where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day.

Position

We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to service San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas:

  • Acute care experience preferred
  • Hourly and Paid Per Visit (PPV) hybrid model (negotiable based on experience, skill level, availability, etc.)
  • Opportunities to accumulate overtime

Patient Care

  • Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs
  • Provides professional nursing care using the nursing process and according to the state Nurse Practice Act
  • Assesses and evaluates patient status by:
  • Initiating and updating plan of care
  • Re-evaluating patient and caregiver needs
  • Revising care plans as needed
  • Develops care plans with patient and family involvement
  • Administers medications and treatments as prescribed
  • Provides education, counseling, and support to patients and families
  • Assists with activities of daily living and promotes comfort and independence
  • Acts as Case Manager when assigned

Communication

  • Maintains accurate clinical documentation
  • Communicates with physicians regarding patient needs and condition changes
  • Coordinates care with community health professionals
  • Educates patients and caregivers on self-care and treatment plans
  • Maintains a safe patient environment
  • Participates in interdisciplinary team collaboration and meetings

Additional Duties

  • Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
  • Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available
  • Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required
  • Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through continuing education and in-service classes
  • Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments
  • Actively participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing
  • Current California license and current CPR certification
  • Registered nurses shall have a minimum of (a) one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years OR (b) a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program and a current RN license. A minimum of two years’ experience, with at least one year in public health, home care, or hospice nursing, is preferred
  • Must be a licensed driver with an insured, reliable automobile in good working condition
  • Management experience not required; responsible for supervising hospice aides
  • Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist
  • Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including prolonged walking/standing, lifting, bending, kneeling, and adequate visual/hearing acuity

Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into one of California’s most trusted providers of Home Health, Hospice, and In-Home Care services. We are honored to bring compassionate, high-quality care that offers comfort, dignity, and support to the patients and families we serve.

Our team of experienced professionals provides medical, comfort, rehabilitative, and personal care with clinical excellence and genuine compassion. Guided by strong training and a deep heart for service, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in every home we enter.

Join our team and help us make a difference every day—in every patient, every home, and every heart.

*CompassionateCare.com*

Pay: $63.59 - $77.31 per hour Work Location: In person

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Requirements

  • Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing
  • Current California license and current CPR certification
  • Registered nurses shall have a minimum of (a) one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years OR (b) a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program and a current RN license. A minimum of two years’ experience, with at least one year in public health, home care, or hospice nursing, is preferred
  • Must be a licensed driver with an insured, reliable automobile in good working condition
  • Management experience not required; responsible for supervising hospice aides
  • Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist
  • Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including prolonged walking/standing, lifting, bending, kneeling, and adequate visual/hearing acuity

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Vision
  • CE reimbursement

Place

City
San Luis Obispo, CA
Median rent
$1,965/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$73,685/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
9% above the national average

San Luis Obispo area index 108.6, where 100 is the national average.

Address
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

Nestled on California's Central Coast, San Luis Obispo blends small-town charm with a vibrant downtown anchored by its historic Spanish mission. Cal Poly's presence brings a college-town energy, while nearby wineries and hiking trails offer plenty of off-shift exploration for outdoor-minded nurses.

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Compassionate Care Home Health Agency is a home health care provider operating in California's Central Valley and Central Coast regions. The agency has six office locations—Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, San Luis Obispo, and Bakersfield—and serves ten counties including Stanislaus, San…

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