On-Call Registered Nurse - 7 on 7 off

Moments Hospice • Appleton, WI

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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 nurse provides immediate services to meet patient and family needs, including after-hours calls, visits for patients with changing conditions, and weekend admissions. The role covers nights and weekends and is full-time on a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule. During the on-call week, 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 patient and family needs, develops and updates plans of care, provides nursing treatments and education, coordinates care with physicians and the hospice interdisciplinary group, and maintains accurate clinical documentation. The role also includes responding to calls and making appropriate visits, supporting patients and families through crises, coordinating equipment and services, and supervising or delegating to ancillary personnel when required.

Moments Hospice describes a supportive work environment with reasonable caseloads, on-call support for case managers, opportunities for clinical advancement, and educational development. A fleet car benefit is available, with gas and insurance covered, for business and personal use at a minimal cost.

Requirements

• Be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where the position is worked.
• Be proficient with electronic medical records (EMR) software.
• Have excellent planning, organizing, and communication skills.
• Be able to solve problems autonomously and meet responsibilities while maintaining high standards.
• Have a 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 arising from after-hours calls.
• Perform physical assessments and obtain histories of current and previous illnesses.
• Remain available for calls from Triage during assigned shifts, visit patients with changing conditions, and complete weekend admissions.
• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Write and initiate plans of care, reevaluate patient and caregiver needs, and participate in revising plans as needed.
• 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, provide health-care instructions, and assist with activities of daily living and efforts toward self-sufficiency and comfort.
• Remain available for patient-care calls after hours and make appropriate visits as necessary.
• Remain with patients and/or families through crisis periods 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 condition changes to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
• Communicate with community health-related personnel to coordinate the care plan.
• 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 support continuity of care and the emotional needs of patients and families.
• Maintain a safe patient environment and ensure arrangements for necessary equipment, items, and services.
• 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 and accepted case assignments.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.

Benefits

• Company car benefit with fuel and insurance covered, available for business and personal use at a 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