On Call Registered Nurse - Weekend

Arkansas Hospice, Inc. • North Little Rock, AR

101d

About The Position

The On-Call Registered Nurse is a member of the interdisciplinary team and responsible for providing skilled nursing interventions and supportive care in patient homes on weekends, evenings, nights, and holiday on-call in accordance with the hospice interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience with a minimum of one year in hospice or home health.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Arkansas.
• Must be able to work rotating schedule 7 out of 14 days in a pay period.
• Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license, car, and car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for weekends, evenings, nights and holiday on-call duty as scheduled and consistent with Arkansas Hospice policies and procedures.
• Assumes primary responsibility for Arkansas Hospice home-based clients including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process.
• Initiates communication with attending physicians and/or Medical Director to report changes in patient/family and coordinate optimal hospice care for the patient and family.
• Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual issues that may influence patient/family health status and incorporates that data into the interdisciplinary care plan as indicated.
• Responsible for maintaining current patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.
• Monitors physical care of patients and instructs primary caregivers, volunteers and employed caregivers in ways to activate optimal physical comfort and provide emotional support.
• Responds to medical and emotional crisis and/or death of patients and makes home visits to provide direct care as appropriate.
• Attends the death, provides appropriate counsel at time of death, and notifies appropriate officials; may be responsible to pronounce death and complete and sign the death certificate.
• Completes admission process and required documentation in an accurate and timely manner, in the electronic medical record, as needed.
• Demonstrates familiarity with the hospice philosophy, agency’s mission, policies, procedures, and the rules and regulations related to delivery of hospice care.
• Performs triage with the caregiver/family regarding patient needs, pain crisis, end-of-life issues and death.
• Completes documentation in the electronic medical record daily, as outlined by agency policy.
• Is available by pager/cell phone at all times when on call. Pager/cell phone will remain on at all times in order to respond quickly.
• All on call team members will be available to make patient visits at any time during their work shifts.
• On call staff may be reassigned other duties within the on call team’s responsibilities as needed to ensure patient care coverage.
• Reports to Administrator-on-Call as needed.
• Actively participates in QAPI program.
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
• Utilizes and models excellent customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.
• Accepts direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks additional information as needed; works with minimal supervision.
• Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Continually meets organizational standards for attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely manner when employee will be absent or late for work.
• Attends all required meetings and in-services; seeks opportunities for additional professional development activities as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid life insurance policy up to $15,000
• FSA and FSA Dependent care
• Supplemental Insurance such as Short-term disability, Long-Term disability, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) program to total up to 208 hours a year
• Tuition and certification reimbursement for qualified employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free parking at all locations
• Mileage reimbursement for company travel

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree