Hospice On Call Nurse

Interim HealthCare - Charlotte, NC•Rock Hill, SC

3d•$320•Hybrid

About The Position

Interim Healthcare Hospice in Rock Hill, SC, is seeking 1-2 registered nurses for on-call rotations. The on-call nurses will be responsible for handling after-hours and weekend phone calls, performing PRN visits, admissions, and death visits. The position requires availability during specific evening and weekend hours. The average census for the hospice ranges from 8-15 patients. The general purpose of this role is to plan, organize, direct, and provide hospice care to meet the identified needs of patients and families, adhering to Interim HealthCare Hospice policies, accepted standards of nursing practice, palliative care, and applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licensed to practice as a RN in the state in which employed. License is active and in good standing.
Twelve (12) months of accumulated experience as a registered nurse within the last five (5) years or, if no experience within the last five (5) years, evidence of current (within the last 12 months) clinical knowledge as deemed appropriate by the DHCS.
If a new graduate, 1200 verified hours of employment as a graduate or registered nurse within the last twelve (12) months or evidence of completion of a company-approved Preceptor Program.
Able to provide proof of valid driver’s license if applicable.
Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment(s) include driving vehicle.
Able to comply with accepted professional standards of nursing practice and law and regulation.
Understands principles of pain/symptom management.
Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient.
Knowledge and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group.
Able to effectively communicate with clinical and non-clinical employees, patients and family/caregivers.
Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks.
Able to effectively deal with multiple changes.
Meets applicable federal and state health requirements to provide patient care as appropriate.
Meets the requirements of federal and/or state criminal and abuse background checks where applicable.
Able to provide proof of current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of hospice care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes an initial/comprehensive assessment of the patient/family to determine hospice needs, including a history of current and previous illness(es), and a physical assessment with emphasis on pain and symptom management.
Completes ongoing assessments of the patient’s physical and psychosocial status.
Initiates and develops a plan of care in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), patient/family, and attending physician.
Makes necessary revisions to the IDG plan of care as the patient’s/family’s status and needs change.
Primarily responsible for coordinating care among IDG members and external healthcare providers to ensure continuous assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of the IDG plan of care.
Evaluates and coordinates the need for services provided to the patient/family in accordance with the IDG plan of care.
Facilitates consideration of another level of care (e.g., inpatient, respite, continuous care) when indicated.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with nursing standards of practice.
Ensures availability of equipment, supplies, drugs, biologicals, and other necessary items and services.
Provides education and interventions to support effective management of the patient’s pain and other physical symptoms, and assesses patient/family response to interventions.
Provides education/instructions to the patient/family in accordance with the IDG plan of care.
Directs and supervises the LPN/LVN, Hospice Aide, and Homemaker assigned to the patient/family.
Completes accurate and timely documentation of patient/family services provided.
Regularly attends Interdisciplinary Group meetings.
Participates in on-call duties as defined by the office on-call policy.
Actively participates in the quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) program.
Completes other assignments as requested and assigned.
May have access to personal health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities.