RN on Call (Weekends)

Good Shepherd Hospice•Salina, KS

About The Position

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate On Call Registered Nurse to serve patients and their families in Salina and surrounding communities. The Hospice RN provides nursing assessment, planning, and care to maximize patient and family comfort and health in accordance with the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. This is an on-call position serving patients and families as part of 24-hour, seven-days-a-week coverage.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided.
High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information and patient records.
Ability to work as a team player, follow directions, and adhere to defined care plans.
Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
Strong organizational and self-management skills.
Critical thinking and good judgment.
Ability to successfully pass background checks.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in hospice, home health, or geriatrics is preferred.
Hospice experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager or Case Manager and coordinate optimal care and use of resources with attending physicians, hospice staff, and other agencies.
Cultivate communication and bereavement skills.
Maintain regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient and family care.
Contact families of newly assigned patients and maintain communication as requested or desired by the family.
Assess physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence patient and family health status, and incorporate relevant information into the Plan of Care.
Maintain current, accurate patient records documenting problems, plans, actions, goals, and changes; submit paperwork as required by Medicare and Good Shepherd Hospice policies and procedures.
Instruct patients and caregivers on medication administration, side effects and adverse reactions; personal care and oral hygiene; lifting, moving, ambulation and exercise; disaster and safety management; and preparing for events preceding death.
Inform the Patient Care Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient or family issues.
Attend hospice team meetings and other patient conferences, including care plan meetings, as deemed necessary by the Patient Care Manager.
Provide appropriate support at the time of death.
Share in providing 24-hour, seven-days-a-week coverage to patients and families.
Evaluate hospice aides every two weeks.
Evaluate LPNs at least once per month.
Develop an understanding of hospice philosophy through individualized study.
Develop proficiency in pain management through individualized reading, in-services, or seminars.
Perform other assigned tasks.