On-Call Registered Nurse - 7 on 7 off

Moments Hospice • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The On-Call Registered Nurse organizes and directs hospice care, with an emphasis on community health nursing. 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 position on a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule. 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 assesses patients and families, develops and revises plans of care, provides nursing treatments and education, coordinates with physicians and the hospice interdisciplinary group, and makes visits as needed. The position includes responding to patient-care calls, weekend admissions, and remaining with patients or families through crisis periods until the situation is resolved or relief arrives. The role is on the road and requires a valid driver’s license and reliable insured vehicle. A company car benefit with fuel and insurance covered is offered.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where the position is worked.
• 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 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 participate in care-plan revisions.
• 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 prescribed in the physician’s plan of care.
• Counsel patients and families about nursing and related needs, provide health-care instructions, and support activities of daily living, self-sufficiency, and comfort care.
• Remain available for after-hours patient-care calls and make appropriate visits as necessary.
• Remain with patients or families through crisis periods until resolved or relieved.
• Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes, including pain and symptom management changes and outcomes.
• Communicate patient needs and condition changes to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
• Coordinate care plans with community health-related persons and work with the hospice interdisciplinary group.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques and provide medication, diet, and other physician-ordered instructions; use opportunities for health counseling.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for patients and help ensure continuity of care with families, caregivers, and team members.
• Work with families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary group to address 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 professional knowledge and 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 with fuel and insurance covered; vehicle available for business and personal use at minimal cost.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO 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