RN Weekend On-call- Full Time
About The Position
Affinity Hospice is hiring a registered nurse/case manager to plan, organize, direct, and provide hospice care. The nurse draws on community resources to plan and direct services for patients and families in their homes and communities, with an emphasis on community health education and nursing experience. This is a full-time weekend on-call position, scheduled from Friday at 4:30 p.m. through Monday at 8:00 a.m. The nurse case manages and provides clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family, and is responsible for supervising hospice aides and licensed practical nurses.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate school of nursing.
- Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
- Current CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
- Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients.
- Able to lift supplies and equipment.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care, home health, or hospice setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Case manage and provide clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family.
- Implement, develop, and document the patient plan of care.
- Provide care using infection control measures that protect staff and patients in accordance with OSHA.
- Ensure continuity of quality patient care with appropriate documentation.
- Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
- Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned.
- Supervise hospice aides and licensed practical nurses.
- Perform other nursing duties assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
- Gas card program and car maintenance stipend
- Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits for full-time employees
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
- Internal company advancement
- Free end-of-life training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
