Hinds LifeCare, one of the most well-known and well-respected nonprofit agencies in California’s Central Valley and a pioneer in the practice of hospice and palliative care, is seeking an After Hours RN to join our team.
As a member of the interdisciplinary team the Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing services to patients served by Hinds LifeCare. The registered professional nurse receives direction and supervision from the Clinical Manager and/or designee. This position will take calls on evenings, weekends or holidays from patients and families and make home visits as appropriate, attending to After Hours needs for our patients and families/Caregivers. Visits may include but are not limited to: Admission visits, Comprehensive visits, PRN visits, Imminent Death visits, Death visits, and Tuck-in Visits.
Why Hinds LifeCare:
A mission-driven organization and a pioneer in hospice care, Hinds LifeCare seeks to uphold the dignity and ease the suffering of the terminally ill while supporting their loved ones and those who are grieving. Our vision is to be recognized for excellence in compassionate end-of-life care and specialized grief support services, accessible to all. We provide a compassionate presence, pursue excellence, act ethically, professionally, and with hope.
As a member of the Hinds LifeCare team, you’ll be part of an organization with a long history of recognition for excellence and compassion. Hospice work in any position – from medical to clerical -- can be demanding. But hospice work is rewarding, especially for a person with the dedication required to rise to the challenges of end-of-life care, regardless of the position they work.
Hinds LifeCare is Joint Commission accredited and was recently recognized by Fresno’s Marjaree Mason Center as its Leading Business for 2023.
Qualifications- Compensation $58 - $61 an hour
- Generous benefits package, including:
- Dental and Vision
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Credit Union membership
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities Clinical Ladders
- State of the Art Simulation Lab
- Paid Mileage
Qualifications for this position include but are not limited to:
- Completed a professional nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing (prefer completion of a baccalaureate program in nursing)
- One year experience in acute care facility or community health agency, (hospice experience a plus)
- Current RN/LVN Licensure and CPR Certification
- Valid drivers license, auto insurance, reliable transportation and a willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (i.e., Push, Pull, Lift/Carry 35lbs)
- Available to work Tuesday -Thursday 4p-12:30a (regular); on call 12:30a-8a (call time/call duty)
If you are a person with the dedication, the compassion, the qualifications, and the skills required…
If you want to be part of a team that strives to provide the best in hospice and palliative care to the suffering and their loved ones…
Hinds LifeCare wants to hear from you.
Skills Required
- Completion of a professional nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
- At least one year of experience in an acute care facility or community health agency
- Hospice experience
- Current RN or LVN licensure
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license
- Auto insurance
- Reliable transportation and willingness to use a personal vehicle for work
- Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 35 pounds
- Availability Tuesday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with on-call duty from 12:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
What We Do
Hinds Hospice (dba Hinds LifeCare) is a nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider serving Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties since 1981. The organization offers end-of-life medical care, a six‑bed hospice home, bereavement programs, specialized services (including veterans', pediatric and perinatal support), and community grief resources to uphold dignity and ease suffering for terminally ill patients and their families.
