Registered Nurse (RN) After-Hours, Hospice

Alternate Solutions Health Network • Chillicothe, OH

18h • Remote

About The Position

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday, 3:30PM - 2:00AM; No Weekend Coverage; 1 Holiday Every 2.5 Years TERRITORY: Chillicothe & surrounding areas WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING HERE: Our nurses give our patients the greatest gift – the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
• Previous experience with clinical management, hospice case management, or other relevant clinical experience.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Designated workspace at home to assist with chart reviews if there are minimal to no after-hours needs.
• Capable of all physical demands.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in a patient's home as directed by the medical director and/or attending physician.
• Manage and facilitate resource applications to meet patient needs.
• Support chart review and patient phone calls from home if there are minimal to no after-hours needs during the shift.
• Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform comprehensive assessments to develop an individualized care plan and adjust as needs change.
• Evaluate the treatment and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care.
• Determine if the level of care being provided meets the patients’ needs and facilitate level of care changes including the management of after-hours Routine, General Inpatient, Respite and Continuous Care.
• Administer medication as prescribed by the physician and collaborate on required updates to the plan of care to achieve comfort and symptom control.
• Prioritize visits for high-risk patients.
• Manage multi-disciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with collaborative determinations on level of care provisions, additional resource need identification, and schedule management.
• Educate the patient and family on the disease process using teach back methods to ensure patient and family understanding.
• Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Complete chart reviews and answer patient calls, to support patient care and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• opportunity to participate in 401k
• company paid life insurance
• access to a robust Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees