On-Call RN (7 on 7 off )- Hospice Registered Nurse - RN

Lifecare Home Health Family•Scottsdale, AZ

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Infinity Hospice Care, part of the LCHH family! Serving Texas, Florida, Nevada, Georgia, and Arizona, we provide skilled nursing, therapy, homecare, hospice, palliative care, and private duty services. Make a difference in patients’ lives while enjoying work-life balance. Apply today and grow with us!

Requirements

Registered Nurse from an accredited program, currently licensed and in good standing with the State Board of Nursing in the state of licensure.
At least 1 to 2 years of experience in nursing in an acute care setting or 1 year of experience in home health, hospice or comparable experience is preferred.
Desire and aptitude for the hospice philosophy and comfort care are required.
One (1) year experience as an RN in a clinical care setting.
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrates proven decision making skills.
If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
Must read, write and comprehend English.
Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing Program.
Current driver’s license in good standing. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew their driver’s license before it expires in order to continue employment.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Current State professional license as an RN in any/all applicable states.
Current CPR.
On-going employment as an RN requires maintenance of a valid RN license in the state which the nurse practices in and a valid CPR certificate at all times. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew these both before they expire in order to continue employment.
Prolonged standing/walking required.
The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
Meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs.
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Works in patient’s home in various conditions.
Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.
Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
The Weekend On Call Nurse is scheduled to be in the office from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, on call from 5:00 pm Friday through 8:00 am Monday and must call into the office from 8:00 am to 8:30 am on Monday.
During the hours when on call the On Call Nurse is expected to follow the On Call Protocol and to respond to all pages within 15 minutes.
The Weekday On Call Nurse is scheduled from 5:00pm to 8:00am Monday through Thursday.
To qualify for full-time benefits, Weekend On Call Nurse must work three weekends out of every four weekends and Weekday On Call Nurse must work at least three weeks out of every four weeks.

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in home health, hospice or comparable experience is preferred.
Home health experience.
BSN.

Responsibilities

Respond to patient/family needs and provide necessary hospice care to patients and families during non-business hours with regard to Infinity Hospice Care policies and procedures.
Respond to and triage all after-hour calls/admissions/referrals.
Explanation of legal’s and obtaining informed consent as needed.
Participate in making after-hour nursing visits, as needed, to evaluate and assess a patient’s condition.
Participate in making scheduled week-end visits as deemed necessary by the DPCS, RN Case Manager, Management, patient and/or family.
Report patient condition changes to the primary care physician and/or management as required.
Receive physician telephone orders and obtain medications as needed for symptom control.
Contact the PCA, DPCS and/or the Medical Director to discuss the status of the patient prior to implementation of change from routine care to Inpatient or Continuous Care, i.e. : transfer to an inpatient unit, implementation of continuous care or any other significant change in the patient’s condition.
Carry On Call Protocol in Case/Book/On Call Book.
Document all telephone contacts.
Attend all home deaths and contact the PCP after death has been assessed.
Assist with post mortem care.
Submit Call Log to the DPCS each Monday morning.
When possible, as requested carry a caseload in times of high census or low staff availability.
When possible, participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and up-dates the Plan of Care for assigned patients based on identified problems and needs.
Ensure all services provided are in accordance with the patient’s Plan of Care.
Educate patient and family on the disease, disease process and expectations related to the disease.
Assist with CQI activities.
Work as a team member at all times.