Registered Nurse On- Call-Weekday
About The Position
Affinity Hospice seeks a Registered Nurse/Case Manager to plan, organize, direct, and provide hospice care. The nurse draws on community resources to plan and direct services that meet the needs of patients and families in their homes and communities, with an emphasis on community health education. This is a full-time weekday on-call position scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The nurse case manages and provides clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family; develops and implements patient care plans; ensures continuity and quality of care with appropriate documentation; and performs assigned on-call duties. The role also supervises hospice aides and licensed practical nurses.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate school of nursing.
- Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
- Current CPR certification.
- Licensed driver with an insured automobile that meets state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
- Ability to lift, position, and/or transfer patients.
- Ability to lift supplies and equipment.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care, home health, or hospice setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Case manage and provide clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family.
- Implement, develop, and document the patient plan of care.
- Provide care using infection-control measures that protect staff and patients in accordance with OSHA requirements.
- Assure continuity of quality patient care with appropriate documentation.
- Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
- Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies.
- Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families.
- Supervise hospice aides and licensed practical nurses.
- Perform other nursing duties assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
- Gas card program and car maintenance stipend
- Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits for full-time employees
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
- Internal company advancement
- Free end-of-life training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
