On-Call Registered Nurse - 7 on 7 off

Moments Hospice•Appleton, WI

2d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Moments Hospice is hiring an on-call registered nurse to organize and direct hospice care for patients and families in their homes and communities. The nurse provides after-hours care, with an emphasis on community health, and covers nights and weekends. This full-time role follows a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule. During the 7 days on, hours are Monday through Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., and Friday at 5:00 p.m. through Monday at 8:30 a.m. The position is on the road and requires a valid driver’s license and a reliable insured vehicle. A company fleet car option is available for business and personal use at minimal cost, with gas and insurance covered. The nurse assesses patient and family needs, develops and updates individualized plans of care, provides nursing interventions and education, and coordinates care with physicians, caregivers, and the hospice interdisciplinary group. After-hours responsibilities include responding to triage calls, making visits as needed, completing weekend admissions, and supporting patients and families through crises. Moments Hospice describes a supportive work environment with reasonable caseloads, on-call support for case managers, clinical advancement opportunities, and educational development. Compensation is listed at $75,000–$90,000 per year.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state where the employee works.
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) software.
Excellent planning, organizing, and communication skills.
Ability to solve problems autonomously and meet responsibilities while maintaining high standards.
Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with current insurance.

Responsibilities

Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families, including physical assessments and histories of current and previous illness.
Respond to triage calls during assigned shifts, visit patients whose conditions change, and complete weekend admissions.
Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process.
Assess and evaluate patient status, write and initiate plans of care, reassess patient and caregiver needs, and revise plans as needed.
Use assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with goals and palliative nursing actions, involving patients and families in planning.
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administer prescribed medications and treatments.
Counsel patients and families about nursing and related needs, provide health care instructions, and teach self-care techniques as appropriate.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and support self-sufficiency and comfort care.
Remain available for patient-care calls after hours and make appropriate visits; remain with patients or families through crises until resolved or relieved.
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes, including documentation of patient condition, care provided, and pain or symptom management outcomes.
Communicate patient needs and condition changes to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
Coordinate the care plan with community health-related persons and work with the hospice interdisciplinary group.
Help maintain a safe environment and continuity of care for patients and families.
Attend interdisciplinary group meetings and ensure necessary equipment, items, and services are arranged.
Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required.
Maintain and develop professional knowledge and practice skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
Fulfill requested or accepted case assignments.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.