RN Weekend Coordinator

Berkshire Healthcare • Greenfield, MA

68d • $38 - $47

About The Position

The Weekend Coordinator is a Registered Nurse responsible for the oversight of total care of census, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating phases of the nursing process by coordinating care on weekends. Through the utilization of hospice and community resources, the Weekend Coordinator administers hospice care for patients, families, and caregivers by driving services through a plan of care. This is a full-time 32-hour Friday/Saturday/Sunday 8a-8p weekend position.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in health care.
• Experience in a hospice, home care, or long-term care required.
• An Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Current Massachusetts licensure: Registered Nurse.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
• Valid driver's license and car registration.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of the hospice philosophy/principles and can clearly and effectively articulate these with others.
• Schedules and assigns patient visits as needed and oversees other weekend clinicians in the field.
• Completes patient visits and processes calls promptly, including new referrals.
• Provides EHR support for weekend staff to ensure timely electronic documentation of patient visits.
• Develops, implements, and manages the plan of care from referral through discharge for hospice patients and families.
• Completes initial nursing assessment of patient/family to determine hospice needs.
• Provides complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses.
• Initiates and implements plan of care in collaboration with patient/family.
• Coordinates ongoing provision of medications, durable medical equipment, medical supplies, and contracted services.
• Administers medications/treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Develops hospice aide plan of care and supervises with revisions in plan of care as appropriate.
• Provides LPN supervision as indicated.
• Provides teaching and guidance to patients/family regarding interventions for pain and symptom management.
• Coordinates plan of care for patients residing in facilities.
• Completes, maintains, and records accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition and care.
• Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and changes.
• Participatory member of IDT meeting.
• Keeps the administrator informed of complex patient/family/staff issues.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills in person, writing, phone, and computer.
• Manages multiple priorities and demonstrates effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Provides complete and timely nursing report/handoffs to hospice staff, facility staff, and providers.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Salary Range: $38.00 - 47.97/hr with an additional $7 per hour on top of base rate (based on experience)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees