On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

St. Gabriel's Hospice & Palliative Care•Weatherford, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Case Manager performs admissions and administers nursing care to patients of all ages in their places of residence. The nurse coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patients and families, and referring agencies, and assumes responsibility for coordinating care. The position includes assigned on-call responsibilities and services for patients and families. The nurse works in patient homes under varied conditions, with possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and unpleasant weather. The role requires a flexible schedule and local travel, including travel to patient homes and office or support center locations for care or education. PRN emergency calls may be required. Physical and mental demands include prolonged standing and walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, moving patients, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, and working under stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs. The role requires communication and listening abilities, independent judgment, decision-making, and the ability to use logic and reasoning. The nurse must be able to view a tablet and use an Electronic Health Record to review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately. Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance are required. This description covers regular and continuous essential functions and does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting.
One year of full-time hospice experience.
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Current State license as a Registered Nurse.
Current driver's license.
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information about patient condition and health status.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions and determine resources needed for quality patient care.
Ability to use a tablet and Electronic Health Record to review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

Assess hospice patients using the Nursing Assessment and LCD criteria to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
Develop and document a plan of care in correlation with the assessment.
Provide nursing care using infection control measures (OSHA).
Work with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team to ensure patient and family needs are met.
Communicate with attending physicians, hospice physicians, and other physicians involved in the patient's care.
Submit all required paperwork in a timely manner.
Participate in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Participate in the Hospice's QAPI program.
Promote the Hospice's philosophy and administrative policies.
Meet productivity standards.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and their families.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, team members, and other health care professionals.
Determine resources needed to provide quality patient care.
Travel to patient homes and office or support center locations as needed to deliver care or for education purposes.