Weekend On Call RN- Hospice - Caris
NHC Careers•Anderson, SC
About The Position
The Caris HealthCare Weekend On Call Registered Nurse provides nursing care to hospice patients according to physician orders. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates total patient care and an individual nursing care plan for each patient. The role is scheduled to work weekends and make patient visits each week. Some issues may be resolved by phone, but many weekend calls require an in-person visit. The RN must remain available for work-related calls during scheduled weekend hours and answer calls promptly, except while assisting a patient or speaking with a patient or family.
Requirements
- Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of operation.
- Nursing experience is required.
- Must have sound knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and elements of patient and family teaching.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hospice or home health.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients according to physician orders.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate total patient care and nursing care plans for each patient.
- Make scheduled patient visits each week, including visits required in response to weekend calls.
- Resolve patient or family issues by phone when appropriate.
- Remain available for work-related phone calls throughout scheduled weekend work hours and answer them unless assisting a patient or speaking with a patient or family.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus eligibility
- Eligible for benefits within 60 days
- Medical, dental, and vision health benefits
- Health savings account
- Earned time off
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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