Hospice RN On Call

Elara Caring • Killeen, TX

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About The Position

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Job Description: Registered Nurse After-Hours On-Call At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Registered Nurse After-hours on-call. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Registered Nurse After-hours on-call with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associates or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• 1+ year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Current State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to travel approximately 50%
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Home Health experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses assigned case load of home health care patients to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs, and on-site evaluations.
• Makes the initial evaluation and re-evaluates the patient’s nursing needs during each visit.
• Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in health conditions, environment, or unsafe facility conditions to the clinical supervisor, the physician and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
• Counsels, instructs, and implements the plan for patient safety, utilizing patient information, family, and community resources.
• Participates in the implementation of the plan of care of an assigned case load to ensure quality, continuity of care, and achievement of patient outcomes.
• Identifies deviations from normal Nursing and normal patient condition status. Initiates appropriate actions based on the deviation.
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Work autonomy and flexible schedules
• 1:1 patient care
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree