On-Call Registered Nurse - 7 on 7 off

Moments Hospice•Bloomington, MN

1d•$75,000 - $90,000•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, with an emphasis on community health nursing. The role provides after-hours care, including responding to triage calls, visiting patients whose conditions change, and completing weekend admissions. The nurse works with patients, families, physicians, community health providers, and the hospice interdisciplinary group to provide coordinated, safe, and compassionate care. This is a full-time, 7-days-on/7-days-off position covering nights and weekends. During the on-call week, scheduled 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 position is on the road and requires a valid driver's license and a reliable insured vehicle. A company car benefit with fuel and insurance covered is available.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) 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, meet responsibilities, and maintain high standards.
Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle with current insurance.

Responsibilities

Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs, including physical assessments and histories of current and previous illness.
Remain available to receive and respond to triage calls during assigned shifts, make visits as needed for changing patient 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 participate in revising plans as necessary.
Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with goals and palliative nursing actions, involving patients and families in planning.
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
Counsel patients and families about nursing and related needs, provide health care instructions, and teach self-care techniques as appropriate.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and support their self-sufficiency and comfort.
Remain available for calls related to patient care, make appropriate visits, and stay with patients or families through crises until resolved or relieved.
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes about patient condition and care; record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate.
Communicate patient needs and changes in condition to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
Coordinate care plans with community health-related persons and work with the hospice interdisciplinary group.
Provide and maintain a safe patient environment and help ensure continuity of care with patients, families, caregivers, and team members.
Support the emotional needs of patients and families in cooperation with caregivers and the hospice interdisciplinary group.
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 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.