Registered Nurse- On Call

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Registered Nurse, On-Call supports nurses and patients by responding to after-hours patient needs. This role provides one-on-one skilled nursing care in patients’ homes as directed by the attending physician and works as part of an interdisciplinary team focused on compassionate, quality care and positive patient outcomes. When there are minimal or no after-hours needs, the nurse supports chart reviews and patient phone calls from a designated home workspace. The RN performs duties within the scope of practice established by the state and agency policies. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. The nurse sees patients from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is on call from 9:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. There are no weekend shifts, and the position includes one on-call holiday per year. The service territory includes Mt. Washington, Anderson, Cherry Grove, Blanchester, Goshen, Leesburg, Martinsville, Midland, Pleasant Plain, Amelia, Batavia, Bethel, Moscow, Owensville, Ripley, Sardinia, and Williamsburg.

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 listing the employee 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; demonstrate compassion and caring when working with patients.
Knowledge of nursing best practices and ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
Ability to identify situations and handle them with appropriate solutions.
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 assessments to develop individualized care plans and adjust them as needs change.
Evaluate patient treatments and medical conditions according to the plan of care, and determine whether the level of care meets patient needs.
Administer medication as prescribed by the physician and prioritize visits for high-risk patients to help reduce rehospitalizations.
Oversee and supervise the total care of patients provided by nurse aides and LPNs.
Manage multidisciplinary care, promoting 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 support optimal care.
Complete chart reviews and answer patient calls to support 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.