Hospice Admissions Weekender RN

COASTAL HOSPICE INC•Salisbury, MD

1d•$50,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Hospice invites you to join a team of caregivers who are committed to promoting dignity and quality of life for patients and families who face life-limiting conditions. In your role as a Hospice Admissions RN Weekender, you will help ensure that every patient and family is honored, supported and comforted as they receive the right care at the right time throughout their journey. As a Hospice Admissions RN Weekender, you will work 24 hours and be paid for 32 hours; and be eligible for benefits.

Requirements

Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, Delaware or other compact state
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent within the guidelines of ADA, FMLA, OSHA and other federal, state and local laws
Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds with or without the use of assistive devices
Understand and comply with Coastal Hospice’s mission, values, vision, policies and Employee Handbook

Nice To Haves

BSN from an accredited college preferred
CHPN certification expected within two (2) years of employment

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA (American Nurses Association) Standards and the Nursing Process
Utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures
Oversees and/or participates in safe medication handling and practices
Educates patients and families on significant self-care and end of life issues, all hospice services, patient liability for payment, and ensures consent and payer forms are completed
Acts as a patient advocate; provides support, information and direct care
Triages phone calls to identify patient/family needs and notifies Admission Services of referrals
Oversees and delegates assignments of CMTs, LPNs, Hospice Aides, students, and volunteers on shift
Participates in weekend, holiday, on-call and/or evening/night rotations
Maintains appropriate licenses and adheres to continuing education obligations
Ability to cover different areas of hospice care to assure organizational needs are met
Initiates the admissions process for hospice patients by completing the initial comprehensive assessment, coordinating initial services provided by the Interdisciplinary Team, providing medical care, and developing the initial plan of care based on the patient/caregiver/family needs and goals
Commits to the Coastal Hospice Weekender Agreement