Hospice AH On Call RN
Elara Caring•Dallas, TX
About The Position
Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for an after-hours on-call hospice role. The nurse assesses patients and determines their care needs, provides nursing care in accordance with the plan of care and physician orders, monitors patient conditions, and communicates changes to the care team. The role also includes educating patients and families, protecting privacy under HIPAA, responding appropriately to changes in patient condition, and helping ensure quality, safe, continuous care.
Requirements
- Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
- Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
- At least 1 year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting.
- 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 acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
Nice To Haves
- Home Health experience is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients to determine their care needs.
- Complete initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Protect patient and staff privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Provide nursing care according to the plan of care and physician orders.
- Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the care team.
- Educate patients and families on care and safety.
- Take appropriate action when patient conditions change.
- Help ensure quality, safe, and continuous patient care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including pet insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
- Continuing education opportunities at no cost to employees.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Family and pet bereavement leave.
- Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
