RN, After Hours

Heart to Heart Hospice•Southgate, MI

20h

About The Position

Heart to Heart Hospice provides compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. The Registered Nurse On Call provides patient assessment, treatment, and support through home visits as needed. Visits may involve pronouncement of death, crisis management, and admission. The nurse plans and revises comprehensive care for patients and their families in coordination with the patient’s physician and the interdisciplinary group (IDG), and ensures timely clinical documentation and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Current state Registered Nurse license.
Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as an RN, preferably in a healthcare or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Provide home visits as needed for patient assessment, treatment, and support, including visits for pronouncement of patient death, crisis management, and admission.
Plan comprehensive services for patients and their families.
Develop and revise nursing care plans and goals in conjunction with the patient’s physician and IDG.
Use excellent customer care skills with internal and external customers, including proper phone etiquette.
Prepare clinical and progress notes demonstrating progress toward established goals.
Inform the physician and other personnel about changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes.
Evaluate patient and family responses to care.
Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as required.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.