RN / Registered Nurse On Call - Hospice
About The Position
Hospice of the Midwest is seeking a full-time on-call Registered Nurse to provide after-hours hospice care throughout the Sioux City territory. The schedule is weekend on call from Friday at 5 PM through Monday at 8 AM, and travel is required. The RN collaborates with the remote triage on-call team to provide hands-on care to hospice patients and support their families during urgent situations. The role focuses on assessing and managing urgent symptoms, administering medication or adjusting care according to hospice protocols or provider orders, communicating changes in patient condition to physicians, and guiding patients and families through current conditions and next steps. When a death occurs during on-call hours, the RN visits the home or facility to pronounce the death, support the family, contact the funeral home, and notify the hospice team. Timely documentation and communication are required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Current licensure to practice in the state of operation.
- At least one year of nursing experience.
- Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care.
- Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence.
- Licensed driver with an automobile insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and in good working order.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of nursing experience preferred.
- Experience in hospice or a similar setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the remote triage on-call team to deliver hands-on care to hospice patients and supportive services to their families after hours.
- Assess and manage urgent symptoms quickly and compassionately.
- Administer medication or adjust care according to hospice protocols or provider orders.
- Communicate changes in patient condition to the physician and obtain orders as necessary.
- Guide and support patients and families in understanding the current condition and anticipating next steps.
- When a death occurs during on-call hours, visit the home or facility to pronounce death, support the family, contact the funeral home, and notify the hospice team.
- Complete timely documentation and communication.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare.
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Access to wellness and discount programs, including Noom, SkinIO virtual skin cancer screening, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, and travel and entertainment discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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