Registered Nurse, RN Weekend OC

National Healthcare Corporation•Knoxville, TN

36d•$68,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Weekend On Call Registered Nurse is normally scheduled to work on weekends and/or "after hours" on week days. The On Call RN is responsible for the nursing care of patients according to the physician's orders. The On Call RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating total patient care and nursing care plans for each patient. At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide. Benefits include: Competitive Salary Bonus Eligibility Eligible for benefits within 60 days Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account Earned Time Off 401 (K) plan with company match Paid Training Mileage Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Scheduling Career Advancement Opportunities

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of operation.
Nursing experience required, with experience in Hospice or Home Health preferred.
Must posses a sound knowledge of nursing principles, procedures and elements of patient family teaching.

Responsibilities

The Weekend On Call RN is scheduled to make patient visits each week. The On Call RN may be able to resolve some issues by phone. However, many "after hours" and/or weekend phone calls will require the On Call RN to make a visit.
The On Call RN agrees to be available for work-related phone calls throughout the scheduled "after hours" and/or weekend work hours. Work related phone calls should be accepted by the On Call RN without allowing it to go to voice mail; unless the On Call RN is assisting a patient or on a phone call with a patient/family.