PRN On Call RN

Pennant Group•Casa Grande, AZ

About The Position

The On Call Nurse provides hospice nursing services outside normal business hours (8:30 AM–4:30 PM) and on holidays. The nurse responds to calls received through the Agape Hospice main line or answering service, addresses callers’ needs, conducts patient visits, performs treatments such as wound care, and supports patients and caregivers under the direction of the RN Case Manager. The role also supports after-hours hospice admissions, including evaluation and admission coordination, patient education, preparation for hospice care, initiation of the plan of care, and coordination with service providers. The nurse documents care and visit summaries, contributes to interdisciplinary planning and quality improvement, follows organizational policies and regulatory requirements, and helps coordinate medications, durable medical equipment, and other supplies. This position may also supervise hospice aides.

Requirements

Current licensure to practice professional nursing in Arizona.
Graduate of a National League for Nursing-accredited school of nursing.
Current CPR certification.
Licensed driver with an automobile insured in accordance with state or organizational requirements and in good working order.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and nursing skills per competency checklist.
Ability to meet the stated visual acuity and hearing requirements for nursing skills.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience, with at least one year in public health, home care, or hospice nursing; this experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to calls from the Agape Hospice main line or answering service outside business hours and on holidays, addressing callers’ needs.
Conduct patient visits and gather information for the RN Case Manager.
Perform treatments, including wound care, as directed by the RN Case Manager.
Use gathered data to determine nursing diagnoses and incorporate them into the plan of care under the RN Case Manager’s direction.
Update the Interdisciplinary Team Plan of Care and attend team meetings when necessary.
Follow the Interdisciplinary Team Plan of Care when providing hospice services.
Assist with educating patients, families, and caregivers about medications and care.
Assist with counseling patients, families, and caregivers regarding healthcare needs.
Assist in identifying discharge-planning needs.
Report changes in patient condition or care needs to the attending provider and RN Case Manager.
Obtain and record physician’s orders as needed.
Order medications, durable medical equipment, and other supplies for delivery to patients as needed.
Document patient care, visit summaries, and services according to Agape Hospice & Palliative Care policies.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
Follow Agape Hospice & Palliative Care policies and procedures.
Assist with regulatory compliance for hospice intakes under state, federal, and Joint Commission requirements.
Work with the Admissions Director and admissions team to ensure timely evaluation and admission when scheduled outside normal business hours.
Oversee patient education and preparation for hospice care, plan-of-care initiation, and coordination with multiple service providers for after-hours admissions.
Supervise hospice aides.