On-Call Nurse, RN

HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE CARE INC•Kinston, NC

About The Position

The On-Call Nurse, RN responds to calls from home health and hospice patients, families, and caregivers. The nurse assesses, utilizes critical thinking and gives advice or delivers care to patients utilization the nursing process of assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patients, caregivers and other interdisciplinary team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency.

Requirements

Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice nursing the state of North Carolina
Minimum of one-year experience as a professional nurse in an acute care setting
Maintain current CPR certification (BCLS)
Basic computer skills/knowledge and experience in electronic medical records
Must be dependable and capable of dealing pleasantly and tactfully with patients, family, staff, providers, and the public
Possess valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Abides by and supports 3HC's Compliance Program and Code of Ethics.
Creates positive experiences for internal and external customers that will meet their expectations.
Provides skilled nursing care as outlined in the physician’s plan of treatment, according to 3HC’s policies and procedures and as allowed by the Practice Act of the N.C. State Board of Nursing
Home Health Patients: Conducts a complete assessment of the patient to identify appropriate care needs
Hospice Patients: Provides comfort to patient/family to facilitate quality of life and death with dignity
Documents in the medical record electronically and downloads daily
Ensures the physician and/or Hospice Medical Director is involved ongoing with the patient’s care
Ensures that 3HC can bill for services appropriately
Completes home health and hospice admission visits and resumption of care visits during hours scheduled to work.
Covers territory assigned by supervisor and conducts on call visits during hours scheduled to work. Triages all patient calls timely and professionally according to patient acuity.
Notify attending physicians, staff members, and family members of patient deaths when they occur.
Collaborates with Procare Pharmacy regarding medication changes, administration, and recommendations as needed.
Maintains regular communication with supervisor.
Stays abreast of overall patient care and improves nursing care skills
Demonstrates a willingness to be cost effective in the use of agency resources, the monitoring of waste, and the proper and safe use of supplies and equipment.
Adheres to 3HC's Personnel Policy and performs other appropriate duties as assigned by supervisor to promote the successful operations and future growth of 3HC.