RN Weekend Admission/BU On Call

Bluebird Health•Meridian, ID

5d•$80,000 - $86,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Weekend Admission Nurse works Friday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and is responsible for completing patient admissions in a timely and professional manner. This role includes performing comprehensive assessments, gathering and verifying clinical information, and ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately and promptly in accordance with agency and regulatory standards. The nurse collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary care team to communicate findings, coordinate services, and help develop or update the plan of care to meet each patient’s needs. The nurse will also support on-call responsibilities by completing visits or handling calls as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current and unrestricted Idaho Licensure or Compact State Licensure
Nurse: 1 years (Required)

Nice To Haves

Hospice Care: 1 years (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed.
Providing skilled nursing, intervention, and supportive care to patients in the home setting in accordance with the Company’s Plan of Care for each patient.
Carries out the plan of care.
Assist with the preparation, implementation, and continuing evaluation of the patient plan of care.
Actively participate with the IDG in collaborating to ensure the patient’s plan of care is kept current and any identified issues are addressed.
Help reinforce teaching to the patient/family members regarding end of life care.
Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
Assume responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active participation in nursing organizations and participating in in-service programs and other on the job learning.
Prepare clinical and progress notes as appropriate.
Keep the Case Manager informed of changes noted during visits.
Educate primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers to provide care for patients as indicated.
Maintain regular communication with agency staff and the patient’s referring physician and/or case manager concerning patient/family care needs and response to interventions.
Maintain up-to-date patient records so that problems, goals, and interventions are accurately and clearly stated, and changes are reflected as they occur.
Complete documentation within agency guidelines and to meet regulatory requirements.
Submit completed documentation within agency guidelines and to meet regulatory requirements.
Communicate regularly with agency nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from on-call hours.
Performs other tasks as assigned.