RN Registered Nurse ON CALL

DELAWARE HOSPICE INC•Newark, DE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to work ON CALL, with a schedule from 4pm-midnight, including every other weekend. This role offers an opportunity to engage in hands-on, patient-centered care as an integral part of Delaware Hospice's mission and interdisciplinary team. The RN coordinates interdisciplinary Hospice services for patients and families, utilizing the nursing process to provide quality nursing care in accordance with Delaware Hospice policy. The position involves supporting primary caregivers in patient physical care and actively participating in coverage across all shifts as needed. Delaware Hospice nurses may also care for pediatric patients through the Katybug program, which specializes in providing relief from pain and symptoms for children from perinatal to young adult in their homes, along with practical resources and emotional support for families. The dedicated Delaware Hospice team includes a Medical Director, Registered Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, Social Worker, Chaplain, Adult and Child Bereavement Counselor, and Volunteers. Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has been a licensed, nonprofit, community-based hospice, accredited by the Joint Commission, providing high-quality hospice and healthcare services in Delaware and parts of Pennsylvania. Their mission is to support individuals, families, and communities with compassionate and expert care for serious illness, offering services through various programs at the Delaware Hospice Center, in private homes, or acute and long-term care facilities.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license to practice professional nursing in the State of Delaware
Valid Driver’s license that meets guidelines as outlined in the Policy
Graduate of an approved school of nursing
CPR certification required
Minimum of two years of nursing

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
Certification in hospice nursing preferred
Preferably in hospice or home care (for the two years of nursing experience)

Responsibilities

Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide coordination of interdisciplinary Hospice services to patients and families
Utilize the nursing process to provide quality nursing care to Hospice patients in accordance with Delaware Hospice policy
Support the primary care giver in the performance of physical care for the patient
Actively participate in coverage of all shifts as needed
Care for pediatric patients (if part of the Katybug team)
Act as the primary point of contact
Conduct weekly medical assessments
Manage the patient's care plan
Inform the family/caregiver what to expect
Answer all questions