On-Call Registered Nurse - 7 on 7 off

Moments Hospice • Oshkosh, WI

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, with an emphasis on community health education and experience. The nurse provides immediate services to meet patient and family needs, covers after-hours calls, makes visits when appropriate, and completes weekend admissions. The position is full-time on a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule. During on-weeks, 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 role includes remaining available for patient-care calls and staying with patients or families through crisis periods until the situation is resolved or relief arrives.

The nurse assesses patients and families, develops and revises plans of care, provides and coordinates nursing services, communicates with physicians and the interdisciplinary group, and documents patient condition and care. The nurse also supports patients and caregivers through education, counseling, medication and treatment administration, continuity-of-care coordination, and assistance with daily living and comfort needs.

Moments Hospice describes a supportive work environment with reasonable caseloads, on-call support for case managers, opportunities for clinical advancement, and educational development. A company vehicle with fuel and insurance coverage is offered, including an option for personal use at minimal cost.

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 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 illness.
• 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, reevaluate 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 planning.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed in the physician’s plan of care.
• 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 and make appropriate visits as necessary; remain with patients or families through crises until resolved or relieved.
• Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes; record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicate patient needs and condition changes to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
• Coordinate the care plan with community health-related persons.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques and provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions.
• Work with the interdisciplinary group and attend its meetings.
• Provide and maintain a safe patient environment and support continuity of care with patients, caregivers, and team members.
• Coordinate with families, caregivers, and the hospice interdisciplinary group to address emotional needs.
• Ensure equipment and other necessary items 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

• Company car with fuel and insurance covered; personal use is available at minimal cost.
• Employee-sponsored health benefits.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO accruing immediately.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Opportunities for clinical advancement and educational development.

What This Job Offers

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