Hospice Coordinator- On-call, 4 PM - 8 AM, 3 nights per week, Morris/Sussex Counties Atlantic Visiting Nurse

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

2d•$42 - $74•Onsite

About The Position

The On-Call Registered Nurse serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT). Provides after-hour patient care that is consistent with the Plan of Care (POC) and is responsible for the provision of services that support the mission, vision, and shared values of Atlantic Health System/Atlantic Visiting Nurse (AVN) while meeting quality outcomes and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Hospice, Palliative Care, or related field.
2 years of experience in Hospice, Palliative Care, or relevant area.

Responsibilities

Provides after hour on call coverage as scheduled that is consistent with AVN policies and procedures between the hours of 4pm to 8am
Responds to calls from triage in a timely manner and provides patient visits on request of designated triage nurse/Care XM RN
Responds to medical or emotional crisis and/or death as requested by designated triage nurse/Care XM RN
Provides skilled nursing care focusing on pain control and symptom management
Conducts hospice admissions as needed
Consults appropriately with attending physician and medical directors to coordinate patient care and receive orders
Assists RNCMs with their patient assignments by conducting scheduled after-hours visits as necessary to meet patient care needs.
Promotes and maintains respect for privacy, rights, and confidentiality of patients and others.
Reports potential safety concerns and/or incidents to the hospice management team and or IDT members and complete necessary incident reports
Documents care in a timely manner according to AVN policy
Works closely with members of the IDT to provide continuity of care and support the patient and the family and provide updates on changes to patient condition via emailed report
Reinforces care and teaching by making scheduled phone calls for pain and symptom management and other identified needs
Collaborates and coordinates with vendors to obtain DME, supplies, medications when needed after hours
Collaborates and coordinates with hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities to adjust interventions and plan of care as needed
Communicates with other agencies as necessary to coordinate optimal patient care
Educates patients/caregivers on hospice philosophy, disease progression, physical components of care, stages of dying, and other aspects of the POC as necessary
Attends staff meetings, mandatory in-services, and other meetings upon request
Demonstrates familiarity with and adheres to state/federal regulations, accrediting agency requirements, and AVN policies and procedures
Assumes responsibility for their own personal and professional growth including state licensing/certification requirements
Supervises evening Home Health Aides
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance