On-Call Registered Nurse - 7 on 7 off

Moments Hospice • Neenah, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Moments Hospice is hiring an on-call registered nurse to organize and direct hospice care, providing immediate nursing services to patients and families in their homes and communities. The role emphasizes nursing experience and community health education or experience, and covers after-hours calls, nights, and weekends. It is a full-time, 7-days-on/7-days-off position. During the seven days on, the schedule is 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 responds to calls from triage, visits patients as needed, and completes weekend admissions.

The nurse assesses patients and families, develops and updates care plans, administers prescribed care, educates patients and caregivers, coordinates with physicians and the hospice interdisciplinary group, and documents clinical care. On-call duties include remaining available for patient-care calls, making appropriate visits, and supporting patients and families through crisis periods until the crisis is resolved or relief arrives.

Moments Hospice describes a supportive work environment with clear expectations, reasonable caseloads, on-call support for case managers, clinical advancement opportunities, and educational development. The compensation package includes a fleet-car benefit option with gas and insurance covered; the vehicle may be used for business and personal purposes at a minimal cost. Benefits listed include health, dental, and vision insurance, immediately accruing PTO, and a 401(k) with company matching.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state where the position is located.
• 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 all elements of the nursing process.
• Assess and evaluate patient status; write and initiate plans of care, reevaluate patient and caregiver needs, and participate in plan revisions.
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with goals and palliative nursing actions, including patients and families in the planning process.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administer medications and treatments prescribed in the physician’s plan of care.
• Counsel patients and families on nursing and related needs, provide health-care instructions, and support activities of daily living, self-sufficiency, and comfort care.
• Remain available for patient-care calls during on-call hours and make appropriate visits as needed.
• Remain with patients and/or families through crisis periods until resolved or relieved.
• Complete, maintain, and submit accurate, relevant 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 the care plan with community health-related contacts and the hospice interdisciplinary group.
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques and provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions; use opportunities for health counseling.
• Provide and maintain a safe patient environment and support continuity of care with families, caregivers, and team members.
• Work cooperatively with families, caregivers, and the hospice interdisciplinary group to address 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 and develop professional knowledge and practice skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
• Fulfill requested and/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 option with fuel and insurance covered; available for business and personal use at a minimal cost.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO accruing immediately.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Clinical advancement opportunities and educational development investments.

What This Job Offers

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