RN On Call Weekends- Hospice

Addus HomeCare • Jackson, TN

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About The Position

TN Quality Care Hospice is seeking a Weekend On Call RN to join their growing team in the Jackson area. This position is responsible for providing weekend triage by fielding patient and family phone calls, team communication, and supporting patients and their families in the comfort of their homes. HOURS : On Call Friday 4:30pm - Monday 8:00am. TERRITORY : Jackson and the surrounding counties.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Possession of a current license to practice in the state as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse
• Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments
• Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Must possess current CPR Certification
• Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for triage of after-hours patient and family phone calls, determining the need for services including assessments, symptom management and care plan updates, delegating nursing visits to appropriate staff members
• Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and familys needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care.
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to family
• Maintain an accurate clinical record through the timely preparation of care plans and clinical and progress notes

Benefits

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees