On-Call Registered Nurse - 7 on 7 off

Moments Hospice • Bloomington, MN

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Moments Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to organize and direct hospice care, with an emphasis on community health education and experience. The nurse directs the services needed to meet the needs of patients and families in their homes and communities, including after-hours care and support.

This is a full-time, on-call position working seven days on and seven days off, covering nights and weekends. During the seven days on, the schedule is Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., and Friday at 5:00 p.m. through Monday at 8:30 a.m. The role includes responding to triage calls, visiting patients whose conditions change, and completing weekend admissions. The position is on the road and requires a valid driver's license and a reliable, insured vehicle.

Moments Hospice describes its work environment as supportive, with clear expectations, reasonable caseloads, on-call support for case managers, opportunities for clinical advancement, and investment in employee education and development.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state where the position is based.
• 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.
• Remain available for triage calls during assigned shifts, visit patients with changing conditions, and complete weekend admissions.
• Provide professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
• Assess and evaluate patient status, initiate and revise plans of care, and reassess patient and family or caregiver needs.
• Use assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with goals and palliative nursing interventions, including the patient and family in planning.
• 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 as appropriate.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and support self-sufficiency and comfort care.
• Remain available for patient-care calls after hours, make appropriate visits, and stay with patients or families through crisis periods until resolved or relieved.
• 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 care plans with community health-related personnel.
• Teach patients and families or caregivers self-care techniques and provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions.
• Work with the interdisciplinary group, attend its meetings, and help meet the emotional needs of patients and families or caregivers.
• Provide and maintain a safe patient environment and support continuity of care with families, caregivers, and team members.
• Ensure necessary equipment, supplies, and services are arranged and 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

• Fleet car benefit option for business and personal use at a minimal cost, with gas and insurance covered.
• Employee-sponsored health benefits.
• Opportunities for clinical advancement and educational development.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off accruing immediately.
• 401(k) with company matching.

What This Job Offers

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