Hospice RN On Call

Addus HomeCare•Mason, OH

About The Position

Queen City Hospice is proud to be Ohio-made. Every decision we make about hospice care is made with patients and families in mind. Our team is rooted in the communities we serve and are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care for our fellow Central Ohio residents. We believe that the best definition of care is determined by the wishes and needs of patients and their families. We are committed to supporting our patients to remain wherever they call home throughout their entire journey. To accomplish this, we strive to support not only our patients but the team that serves them. Our team carries low patient caseloads and are never on call. We provide a positive work experience for our employees by empowering our staff and giving them rewarding careers with manageable workloads, support, and flexibility. Come join the fastest-growing hospice care in the Midwest. Schedule: Mon - Friday 3p-11p with weekend rotation Approx every 8th weekend What We offer: Great culture and team atmosphere Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match Generous time off accruals Paid holidays Mileage reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase Merit Increases Employee Discount Programs What Youll Do: Assume responsibility for triage of after-hours patient and family phone calls, determining the need for services including assessments, symptom management and care plan updates, delegating nursing visits to appropriate staff members Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and familys needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care. Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to family Maintain an accurate clinical record through the timely preparation of care plans and clinical and progress notes

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
Possession of a current license to practice in the state as a Registered Nurse
Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse
Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments
Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
Must possess current CPR Certification
Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for triage of after-hours patient and family phone calls, determining the need for services including assessments, symptom management and care plan updates, delegating nursing visits to appropriate staff members
Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and familys needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate
Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care.
Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to family
Maintain an accurate clinical record through the timely preparation of care plans and clinical and progress notes

Benefits

Great culture and team atmosphere
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
Generous time off accruals
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
Merit Increases
Employee Discount Programs