After Hours Visit On Call RN - Hospice

Elara Caring • Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking an After Hours/On Call Registered Nurse to provide hospice care in patients’ preferred home settings and other care environments. The nurse assesses patients and families, identifies physical, psychosocial, environmental, and other factors affecting health, communicates significant findings and changes to relevant care-team members, and helps patients, families, and facilities follow the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. The role also includes teaching hospice philosophy and pain and symptom management in alternate care settings, and providing support at the time of death, including bereavement assessment. The position requires 50% travel and reports to the Clinical Team Manager.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting.
• Ability to travel 50%.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance, and reliable transportation to perform job tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospice or home health environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure activities align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and Hospice team leadership.
• Assess hospice patients and families to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, using documentation, clinical records, Interdisciplinary Team reports, after-hours reports, and on-site evaluations.
• Gather data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence patient, family, or caregiver health status.
• Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in health condition, environment, or unsafe facility conditions to the Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and other personnel involved in patient care.
• Counsel and instruct patients, facilities, and families, and include them in following the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• Teach hospice philosophy and pain and symptom management to staff in alternate care settings, including nursing homes, hospitals, and assisted-living facilities.
• Provide appropriate support at the time of death and perform a bereavement assessment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree