Hospice On-Call Per Diem RN (Wichita, KS)

About the Role

Ennoble Care is looking for a Hospice On-Call Per Diem Registered Nurse within the Wichita, KS region to provide care and support to terminally ill patients. Your presence and services should bring comfort to the person who faces the end of their lives and help them reach acceptance and peace of mind. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position. We expect you to be knowledgeable in caring for the terminally ill, performing tasks such as administering medication and providing emotional support. The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to plan care
• Triage phone calls
• Make visits to the patient as needed to evaluate their condition
• Provide support and comfort according to individual patient's needs
• Work with caregivers to plan and execute excellent patient care
• Help in administering medication
• Alleviate sudden symptoms of the disease's end phase
• Notify a doctor for a patient's condition when deemed necessary
• Assist patients and their families with paperwork
• Maintain accurate records
• Help relatives cope with the upcoming loss and provide post-mortem support

Requirements

• A valid RN license to practice within the State of KS
• Proven experience as hospice nurse or registered nurse
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects
• Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards
• Sound judgement and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and bilingual a plus
• Compassionate and patient with an emotional stability

Pay

• Starting at $65/visit, $65/pronouncement, and $120/admission, with a $5.00/hr "beeper rate"

Benefits

Full-time employees qualify for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and supplementary benefits such as Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Office Holidays

All employees qualify for these benefits:

• Paid Sick Time
• 401(k) with up to 3% company match
• Referral Program
• Payactiv: pay-on-demand. Cash out earned money when and where you need it!