Weekend and Holiday On Call Hospice RN

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare•Lumberton, NC

26d

About The Position

The On Call RN provides direct care to patients with life-limiting illnesses, from newborns through geriatric patients. The nurse uses the Nursing Process to manage each patient’s Plan of Care in accordance with nursing standards, agency policies, and procedures, and delegates care duties appropriately to support patient outcomes. The role also includes ongoing professional development and other duties as assigned. The position provides weekend and holiday on-call coverage. Weekend coverage begins at 5:00 p.m. Friday and ends at 8:00 a.m. Monday. Holiday coverage runs from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on designated agency holidays. The nurse must commit to working 48 of 52 weekends each year and all recognized agency holidays, with no back-to-back weekends off. Driving may be required, and reliable transportation is required.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing school through an Associate Degree, diploma, or BSN program.
Current license to practice professional nursing in North Carolina or South Carolina.
Two years of experience.
Ability to perform hand-eye-coordinated tasks such as giving injections and using a computer.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and staff, and to communicate and read in English.
Ability to develop positive interactions with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Ability to lift or maneuver objects weighing at least 45 pounds, and to push, move, and lift patients.
Ability to assess patient conditions, formulate and implement Plans of Care, and use short- and long-term memory.
Ability to use sight to assess patients and implement and evaluate Plans of Care; ability to use hearing to auscultate lung and bowel sounds and communicate effectively.
Ability to work 48 of 52 weekends per year and all recognized agency holidays, with no back-to-back weekends off.
Reliable transportation; may be required to drive and is subject to the Safe Driver Policy.

Nice To Haves

Hospice, home care, or related oncology experience.

Responsibilities

Use assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to determine eligibility for agency programs and manage the Admission Plan of Care.
Provide patient and family education in accordance with the Plan of Care to promote comfort and support during life-limiting illness.
Document and communicate required information in accordance with agency policies, accreditation standards, regulations, and legal requirements.
Delegate specific patient care duties to LPNs and nursing assistants as appropriate.
Continue personal development annually to enhance nursing practice and the profession.
Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently.
Maintain and adjust the schedule to enhance program performance.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with team members.
Work independently while managing hospice patient care.
Promote customer satisfaction and demonstrate Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s mission, vision, and values.
Provide weekend and designated holiday on-call coverage according to the stated schedule.
Drive when required and comply with the Safe Driver Policy.