On-Call RN (Registered Nurse)

The Christ Hospital Health Network•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The On-Call Registered Nurse supports a team of nurses and patients by responding to after-hours patient needs. The role provides one-on-one patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team focused on compassionate, high-quality care and positive outcomes. The RN provides skilled nursing care in patients’ homes as directed by the attending physician and performs duties within the scope of practice established by the state. When after-hours needs are minimal or absent, the RN works from home to complete chart reviews and patient calls. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends required.

Requirements

At least one year of RN experience in an acute care setting.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with the employee listed as a driver.
A designated workspace at home for chart reviews.
Ability to communicate effectively and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Ability to remain calm, patient, and accommodating, and to work compassionately with patients.
Knowledge of nursing best practices and ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
Ability to identify situations and handle them with an appropriate solution.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Ability to work autonomously and manage time efficiently.
Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience.

Responsibilities

Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform OASIS to develop an individualized care plan, adjusting it as needs change.
Evaluate patient treatments and medical conditions according to the plan of care.
Determine whether the level of care provided meets patients’ needs.
Administer medications as prescribed by the physician and prioritize visits for high-risk patients to help reduce rehospitalizations.
Oversee and supervise the total care provided by nurse aides and LPNs.
Manage multidisciplinary care as applicable and promote continuity through appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Educate patients and families about disease processes using teach-back methods to confirm understanding.
Complete clinical documentation according to agency protocol and Medicare and federal guidelines.
Complete SOC, ROC, and recertification documentation within 24 hours.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and physicians to ensure optimal care.
Complete chart reviews and answer patient calls to support patient care and regulatory compliance.
Follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, and communicate schedule or availability changes to schedulers or supervisors.
Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.