RN Weekend Coordinator

Integritus Healthcare•Springfield, MA

39d•$38 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Weekend Coordinator is a Registered Nurse responsible for coordinating weekend hospice care and overseeing the total care of the patient census. The role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing process, coordinates care using hospice and community resources, and delivers services according to patients’ plans of care. The position includes in-field home visits and oversight of other weekend clinicians. It is a full-time, 32-hour Friday, Saturday, and Sunday position, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., with an additional $7 per hour on top of the $38.00–$47.97 hourly base range, based on experience. The position is primarily based in the Greenfield office, with significant time spent visiting patient and family homes. Home-visit conditions may vary. The role requires travel and driving in diverse weather and road conditions, and may involve exposure to infections, contagious diseases, blood, body fluids, and tissues, as well as emergency or crisis situations. Pioneer Valley Hospice describes its team as collaborative and innovative and highlights opportunities for career growth, weekly pay, competitive compensation, employee satisfaction, respect, empowerment, and recognition. Benefits include paid time off, medical insurance, an FSA, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, an HRA, and a 401(k).

Requirements

At least three years of experience in health care.
Experience in hospice, home care, or long-term care.
Understanding of hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying.
Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
Current CPR certification.
Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure.
Valid driver’s license and car registration.
Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
Strong observation and problem-solving skills.
Strong computer skills.
Reliable vehicle and ability to drive in varying weather conditions and on roads in varying states of repair.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate understanding of hospice philosophy and principles, communicate them effectively, and perform informational visits as required.
Schedule and assign patient visits as needed and oversee other weekend clinicians in the field.
Complete patient visits; promptly receive and process calls, including new referrals.
Provide EHR support to weekend staff to ensure timely electronic documentation of visits.
Develop, implement, and manage hospice patient and family plans of care from referral through discharge, in accordance with regulations and agency standards.
Complete initial nursing assessments of patients and families and assess physical condition and histories of current and previous illnesses.
Initiate and implement plans of care in collaboration with patients and families, promoting optimal outcomes while maintaining dignity, autonomy, and comfort.
Coordinate medications, durable medical equipment, medical supplies, and contracted services, applying cost-management strategies and anticipating after-hours needs; refer to other interdisciplinary team members as indicated.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments; observe and document responses, communicate adverse reactions, and modify plans of care as indicated.
Develop hospice aide plans of care and supervise aides, revising plans as appropriate; provide LPN supervision as indicated.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to teach and guide patients and families on pain and symptom management, and provide emotional and spiritual support according to the plan of care.
Coordinate care for patients residing in facilities and serve as a liaison to family members and facility staff regarding the plan of care.
Maintain accurate, relevant clinical notes and document measurable symptom-management outcomes; document at the point of service and synchronize patient data in a timely manner.
Communicate patient needs and changes to physicians and obtain orders as required.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, arriving on time and prepared with clinical notes in the EMR.
Keep the administrator informed of complex patient, family, or staff issues and significant changes in patient status.
Communicate effectively in person, in writing, by phone, and by computer, and provide exceptional customer service.
Maintain working knowledge of hospice regulations, COPS, and standards.
Manage multiple priorities and use effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Pursue professional growth and maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills through continuing education and in-service training.
Provide complete and timely nursing reports and handoffs to hospice staff, facility staff, and providers.
Meet individual program expectations and goals identified through performance appraisal, the annual plan, and the supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.