On-Call Registered Nurse - 7 on 7 off
About The Position
Moments Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to organize and direct hospice care, with an emphasis on community health. The nurse provides immediate services to patients and families in their homes and communities, responding to after-hours needs and helping cover nights and weekends. This is a full-time, 7-days-on/7-days-off position. During on weeks, the schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., and Friday at 5:00 p.m. through Monday at 8:30 a.m. The position is on the road and requires a valid driver’s license and a reliable insured vehicle. A company car option with fuel and insurance covered is offered for business and personal use at a minimal cost. The nurse assesses patients and families, develops and updates plans of care, provides nursing interventions and education, coordinates care with physicians and the interdisciplinary group, and remains available for calls and visits during assigned shifts. Moments Hospice describes a supportive work environment with reasonable caseloads, on-call support for case managers, opportunities for clinical advancement, and investment in educational development.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license in the state where the employee works.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) software.
- Excellent planning, organizing, and communication skills.
- Ability to solve problems autonomously and meet responsibilities while maintaining high standards.
- Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with current insurance.
Responsibilities
- Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs, including physical assessments and illness histories.
- Receive and respond to triage calls during assigned shifts, visit patients whose conditions change, and complete weekend admissions.
- Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process.
- Assess and evaluate patient status; write and initiate plans of care, reassess patient and caregiver needs, and revise plans as needed.
- Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with goals and palliative nursing actions, including patients and families in planning.
- Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administer prescribed medications and treatments.
- Counsel patients and families about nursing and related needs, provide health-care instructions, and teach self-care techniques and medication, diet, and other instructions as ordered.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and support self-sufficiency and comfort.
- Remain available for patient-care calls after hours and make appropriate visits; remain with patients or families through crisis periods until resolved or relieved.
- Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes, including documentation of pain and symptom management changes and outcomes.
- Communicate patient needs and condition changes to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
- Coordinate the care plan with community health-related contacts and work with the hospice interdisciplinary group.
- Provide and maintain a safe patient environment and support continuity of care with patients, caregivers, and team members.
- Work with families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary group to meet patients’ and families’ emotional needs.
- Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.
- Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
- Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required.
- Maintain and develop professional knowledge and nursing skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
- Fulfill requested or accepted case assignments.
- Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company car option with fuel and insurance covered, for business and personal use at minimal cost
- Employee-sponsored health benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO accruing immediately
- 401(k) with company matching
- Opportunities for clinical advancement
- Investment in educational development
- On-call support for case managers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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