Registered Nurse (24-32 Hour)

The Mission of George Mark Children’s House is to provide an important addition to the continuum of care for children with life-limiting illnesses; enhancing the quality of life for the entire family by offering medical, emotional, spiritual, and respite support in a home-like setting that is full of life and activity regardless of ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or socioeconomic status.

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse will work collaboratively within the Nursing Department, and will provide direct patient care and assist in coordination of patient care services using the framework of the GMCH Mission and the philosophy of pediatric palliative care. This is an hourly, non-exempt position. It will include rotating weekends, holidays, and evening hours. This position will also require rotating on-call shift.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: Clinical/Technical

• At the direction of the patient’s primary care physician, the Medical Director and the Director of Nursing, provide and coordinate quality palliative care to patients/families, including nursing services, medication administration, treatments, diagnostic and preventative procedures.
• In coordination with IDT (Inter-disciplinary Team) develop, implement, evaluate and update plan of care for each patient/family.
• Assess patients and report to the managing physician reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Assess and respond to clinical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Perform nursing procedures such as blood draws, central line dressing changes, mediport access.
• Calculate medications and fluids with 100% accuracy.
• Assess pain and manage symptoms associated with pediatric patients requiring end-of-life care.
• Coordinate patient nursing care with other team members including other nursing staff, psychosocial staff, Pharmacist, Medical Director, attending physicians and various community agencies and resources.
• Supervise LVNs, CNAs, and volunteers.
• Participate in intakes, admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication storage procedures and controlled substance regulations.
• Ensure proper operation of DME and other equipment by following manufacturers’ instructions; performs routine maintenance and acts as liaison with equipment providers.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge of pediatric palliative care practices through ongoing education and attendance of in-service training sessions.

Essential Functions: Patient Interaction

• Actively participate in the provision of medical, psychosocial and spiritual care for GMCH children-patients and their families.
• Meet with patients and families as needed to anticipate changes in medical, psychosocial and spiritual care needs.
• Teach, supervise and counsel the patient and family regarding pain and symptom management.
• Communicate with patient/family any changes in patient condition or plan of care.

Essential Functions: Team Communication

• Document medical interventions and maintain accurate clinical records in the Medical Record System (Netsmart).
• Attend scheduled Inter-disciplinary Team (IDT) meetings when possible and document discussion and any changes to plan of care in the medical record.
• Maintain communication with patient, family and hospital staff when patient is transferred and/or hospitalized.
• Maintain patient confidence and protects GMCH operations by keeping all patient information confidential and following HIPAA at all times.
• Check GMCH email in order to be apprised of House business and professional tasks and responsibilities.

Essential Functions: Additional

• Demonstrate the basic skills and core competencies of a Registered Nurse, including managing multiple, competing and varied tasks, time management, listening skills, problem solving (clinical and interpersonal), decision making (clinical and interpersonal), delegation of duties and successfully managing work-flow.
• Perform tasks in a culturally sensitive manner without regard to any protected category as defined by federal, state or local law.
• Provide House tours as requested.
• Utilize GMCH resources in a cost effective manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to reduce likelihood of health and safety hazards.
• Effectively deal with personal psychosocial and bereavement issues related to job duties.
• Maintain professional boundaries within Scope of Practice.
• Attend in-service training and staff meetings.
• Adhere to all state regulations regarding professional license.
• Report to work on time for your scheduled hours, ready for work.
• Understand and adhere to GMCH compliance standards as they appear in the GMCH Employee Manual, GMCH Policies and Procedures Manuals, and GMCH IIPP.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BSN preferred.
• Current California Registered Nurse License without limitations is required
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• A minimum of 1 year RN experience required
• A minimum of 2 years of pediatric and/or end-of-life care experience preferred
• Ability to communicate accurately and concisely using both written and verbal skills
• Ability to work independently to manage a caseload of patients
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer
• Knowledge of office procedures and office machines
• Possess fluency in English
• Possess fluency in Spanish or other language (preferred)

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Take a Tour of the House

Home Patient Rooms & Family Suites Gardens Hummingbird Hill Activity Rooms Art Room Game Room Ruth’s Kitchen & Cafe Palliative Aquatics Spa Great Vibes Sensory Room Sanctuary Tribute Wall Home Patient Rooms & Family Suites Gardens Hummingbird Hill Activity Rooms Art Room Game Room RUTH’S KITCHEN & CAFE PALLIATIVE AQUATICS SPA GREAT VIBES SENSORY ROOM SANCTUARY Tribute Wall Start Tour Welcome! George Mark Children’s House is a pediatric palliative care center intentionally designed to feel like home. With a dedicated, compassionate nursing and therapeutic team, we deliver high-quality, round-the-clock care for the children and young adults who we serve. Our committed staff and volunteers provide families a warm, loving environment where they can create memories together.

Please take a tour of our house.

George Mark Children’s House is your home. Welcome! George Mark Children’s House is a pediatric palliative care center intentionally designed to feel like home. With a dedicated, compassionate nursing and therapeutic team, we deliver high-quality, round-the-clock care for the children and young adults who we serve. Our committed staff and volunteers provide families a warm, loving environment where they can create memories together.

Please take a tour of our house.
Patient Rooms &
Family Suites There are eight patient rooms, and two family suites for extended stays. These child-like bedrooms are themed and designed to capture a child’s imagination. All of the rooms have daybeds so that a parent, family member or caregiver can stay with their loved one. Medical equipment is discreetly tucked behind sliding panels and brought out only when needed, maintaining the home-like atmosphere for the patient and their family. Next Prev There are eight patient rooms, and two family suites for extended stays. These child-like bedrooms are themed and designed to capture a child’s imagination. All of the rooms have daybeds so that a parent, family member or caregiver can stay with their loved one. Medical equipment is discreetly tucked behind sliding panels and brought out only when needed, maintaining the home-like atmosphere for the patient and their family. Gardens Situated on a beautiful 5-acres property in San Leandro, California, George Mark Children’s House is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery with ample room to enjoy the outdoors. We have lawns, gardens, fountains, picnic areas and several pathways to explore
our outdoor space. Next Prev Situated on a beautiful 5-acres property in San Leandro, California, George Mark Children’s House is surrounded by rolling hills, lush greenery with ample room to enjoy the outdoors. We have lawns, gardens, fountains, picnic areas and several pathways to explore 5-acres of outdoor space. Hummingbird Hill This picturesque hill and stunning restorative garden feature an accessible pathway, wheelchair-height vegetation, a water feature, a sound bath structure, a gazebo, an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit, and most importantly, hummingbirds! The presence of these tiny fliers is why they hold special meaning for our George Mark patients, families, staff, and volunteers.
Next Prev This picturesque hill and stunning restorative garden feature an accessible pathway, wheelchair-height vegetation, a water feature, a sound bath structure, a gazebo, an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit, and most importantly, hummingbirds! The presence of these tiny fliers is why they hold special meaning for our George Mark patients, families, staff, and volunteers.
Activity Rooms Our house hums with activities, excitement and fun. There are a number of community rooms, like our Great Room, where families, friends, staff and volunteers gather to create meaningful moments and lasting memories. Next Prev Our house hums with activities, excitement and fun. There are a number of community rooms, like our Great Room, where families, friends, staff and volunteers gather to create meaningful moments and lasting memories.Fully equipped with crayons, paints, markers, stickers, clay and other craft materials, our art room is a creative space for children, siblings, parents and friends to express themselves. Local artist volunteers regularly visit to lead arts and craft projects, adding to the creativity and fun! Art Room Fully equipped with crayons, paints, markers, stickers, clay and other craft materials, our art room is a creative space for children, siblings, parents and friends to express themselves. Local artist volunteers regularly visit to lead arts and craft projects, adding to the creativity and fun! Next Prev Game Room This room has something for everyone—books, board games, puzzles, blocks, a foosball table, a pool table and a play area for toddlers and younger children. Friends and family can also watch TV, play video games and enjoy a movie. Next Prev This room has something for everyone—books, board games, puzzles, blocks, a foosball table, a pool table and a play area for toddlers and younger children. Friends and family can also watch TV, play video games and enjoy a movie. Ruth's Kitchen Children, families, and guests are all welcome to gather together and share a homemade meal in our family-style kitchen and dining area. Our talented kitchen staff make three hot and delicious home-cooked meals every day! Next Prev Children, families, and guests are all welcome to gather together and share a homemade meal in our family-style kitchen and dining area. Our talented kitchen staff make three hot and delicious home-cooked meals every day! Palliative Aquatics Spa Spending time in our heated and accessible indoor hydrotherapy spa is a wonderful way for children to increase relaxation, reduce discomfort, and improve sleep. The activity provides a special opportunity for family bonding. We are expanding! A larger, state-of-the-art pool is being built to increase our palliative aquatic services. Next Prev Spending time in our heated and accessible indoor hydrotherapy spa is a wonderful way for children to increase relaxation, reduce discomfort, and improve sleep. The activity provides a special opportunity for family bonding. We are expanding! A larger, state-of-the-art pool is being built to increase our palliative aquatic services. Great Vibes
Sensory Room Our great vibes sensory room is a calming and therapeutic space for children and families to personalize sensory input through special lighting, soothing music, and beautiful objects to help calm and refocus themselves—strengthening community and togetherness. Next Prev Our great vibes sensory room is a calming and therapeutic space for children and families to personalize sensory input through special lighting, soothing music, and beautiful objects to help calm and refocus themselves—strengthening community and togetherness. Sanctuary On our grounds is a non-denominational freestanding sanctuary that provides a private and peaceful space for thought, quiet time and reflection. It is also a lovely venue for us to gather for special occasions and for celebrations of life moments.
Next Prev On our grounds is a non-denominational freestanding sanctuary that provides a private and peaceful space for thought, quiet time and reflection. It is also a lovely venue for us to gather for special occasions and for celebrations of life moments.
Tribute Wall There are several places for quiet and reflection, both indoors and throughout the property grounds. Fountains, engraved stones and handcrafted tiles are just some of the ways we honor George Mark families.
Restart Prev There are several places for quiet and reflection, both indoors and throughout the property grounds. Fountains, engraved stones and handcrafted tiles are just some of the ways we honor George Mark families.

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