Registered Nurse Weekend On Call Travel RN
About The Position
The Weekend On Call Travel RN is responsible for the nursing care of patients according to the physician's orders. The 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.
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.
Nice To Haves
- experience in Hospice or Home Health
Responsibilities
- Obtains a medical history and assesses, the patient's physical and emotional status, level of competency, home environment, safety factors, family or household member's ability to assist with care and the needs of the patient and what teaching will be required.
- Serves as the patient's advocate by providing information on patient rights, grievance procedures, reimbursement procedures, and patient/family responsibilities.
- Involves patient's family in developing the Plan of Care.
- Participates in updating the interdisciplinary care plan every two weeks including the means of implementing the correct interventions to attain goals.
- Supervises and directs the care given by the Hospice Aide/CNA & evaluates such care in accordance with guidelines and regulations.
- Observes signs, symptoms and reactions to treatments, and informs the attending physician and/or Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) immediately of any changes.
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
- Participates in on-call rotating schedule and provides back-up assistance as requested.
- Willing and able to accurately utilize any automated device required to document in the electronic medical record.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
