On-Call Registered Nurse - 7 on 7 off

Moments Hospice • Minneapolis, MN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Moments Hospice is hiring an on-call Registered Nurse to organize and direct hospice care for patients and families in their homes and communities. The nurse provides the immediate services needed to meet patient and family needs, with an emphasis on nursing and community health education or experience. The role covers nights and weekends and includes responding to after-hours calls, making visits as needed, and completing weekend admissions. This is a full-time position scheduled for seven days on and seven days off. During the seven days on, hours are 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 nurse performs comprehensive assessments, develops and updates individualized plans of care, provides and documents nursing care, administers prescribed medications and treatments, teaches patients and caregivers, and coordinates services with physicians, families, and the hospice interdisciplinary group. The nurse remains available for patient-care calls throughout assigned on-call shifts and makes appropriate visits, including staying with patients or families through a crisis until it is resolved or relief arrives.

Moments Hospice describes a supportive work environment with clear expectations, reasonable caseloads, on-call support for case managers, opportunities for clinical advancement, and educational development. The position is on the road and requires a valid driver's license and a reliable, insured vehicle. A company car with fuel and insurance coverage is offered as a benefit option.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where the job is performed.
• 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 for after-hours calls.
• Perform physical assessments and obtain histories of current and previous illnesses.
• Receive and respond to Triage calls during assigned shifts, visit patients with changing conditions, 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 assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with goals and palliative nursing actions, involving patients and families in the planning process.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by the physician.
• Counsel patients and families about nursing and related needs and provide health-care instructions according to assessments and care plans.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and support self-sufficiency and comfort care.
• Remain available for patient-care calls during assigned on-call shifts and make appropriate visits as necessary.
• Remain with patients or families through crisis periods until the crisis is resolved or relief arrives.
• Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes; document 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 professionals.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques and provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions.
• Work with the interdisciplinary group, attend its meetings, and help provide continuity of care.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and cooperate with families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary group to meet emotional needs.
• 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 practice 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 of $75,000–$90,000 per year.
• Company car benefit option with fuel and insurance covered; vehicle may be used for business and personal purposes at a minimal cost.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off accruing immediately.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Employee-sponsored health benefits.
• Opportunities for clinical advancement and educational development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed