State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

BRISTOL HOSPICE LLC•Shreveport, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bristol Hospice is seeking On-Call Weekend Registered Nurses (RN) to serve as clinical support for patients and families during evenings, nights, and weekends. This role is for nurses who are calm under pressure, lead with compassion, and thrive with autonomy and purpose. As an On-Call Weekend Registered Nurse, you will be the primary clinical presence during after-hours moments, responding with urgency, confidence, and empathy.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse with knowledge of hospice.
Must have a current licensure in good standing within the applicable State (Louisiana).
Must understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally ill.
Must be flexible in work hours.
Must show aptitude of computer data entry and the use of current software systems, such as word processing, spreadsheets and projects.
Must possess the ability to deal with stressful situations, as well as grieving families.
Must demonstrate nursing skills per competency checklist.
Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs.
Ability to travel throughout the Bristol Hospice Service Area.
Must be able to lift heavy items on a frequent basis.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
Must be able to spend a prolonged amount of time standing, walking, bending and stretching.

Nice To Haves

Telephone triage preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform after hours and weekend visits and admissions as needed.
Follow up on phone calls by either directing the phone call to the appropriate personnel or taking care of the need immediately per scope of practice.
Dispatch field nurses and other appropriate staff to patient’s residence in a timely manner.
Re-fill prescriptions, order supplies and DME, and assist in any other coordination needed by the patients and families.
Document calls, conversations and outcomes in the call-in software system.
Receive start-of-shift report and give end-of-shift report in accordance with the location workflow.
All other duties as assigned.