Registered Nurse, On Call

Hospice of Lake Cumberland • Somerset, KY

11h

About The Position

Assumes responsibility for patient care and support during on-call hours as scheduled.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Kentucky License.
• Two years experience as a professional nurse preferred; minimum one year in acute setting.
• Ability to access patient’s homes independently and cannot have any lifting restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides skilled nursing care to individuals and families, based on the existing Plan of Care and nursing assessment of current needs.
• Functions within the standards of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Shares coverage of all holidays when Hospice office is closed. These holidays are: New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4 th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Explains philosophy, purpose, scope and role of Hospice to patients and families.
• Completes initial assessment and determines immediate needs of patients admitted during on call hours.
• Responds to patient/caregiver request for assistance by providing phone instruction, counsel, and support, or by home visit as needed.
• Provide direct patient care as required, following policies and procedures of Hospice.
• Provides a safe patient environment, i.e., drug disposal, sharps disposal, and universal precautions.
• Teaches the patient/caregiver proper use of medications, supplies, and equipment, and the basic skills required to care for the patient in the home.
• Provides appropriate support at the time of death.
• Follow Hospice procedure of completing all charting according to hospice policy given and delivering charting to Hospice office in a timely manner.
• May be required to work in the inpatient unit.
• Contributes to the overall success of Hospice by cooperating in other organizational requirements and activities.
• Communicates information concerning work schedule and need for time off to Director of Nursing Service.
• Participates in Hospice of Lake Cumberland’s orientation and in-service training programs for professional and volunteer staff.
• Participates in community programs as requested to promote better understanding of Hospice.
• Participates in organizational committees and special projects as assigned.
• Attends mandatory in-services and monthly staff meetings.
• Demonstrates familiarity with Hospice policies and State and Federal regulations governing provision of Hospice care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed