Hospice On Call RN 7 on 7 off

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Consistent availability by telephone and email during assigned shifts.
• Conducts urgent physical and psychosocial assessments of the patient and family during after hours and determines appropriate interventions.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• Provides skilled nursing care focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Provides interim guidance to the patient and family regarding diagnosis, medications, treatments and progress.
• Documents patient care thoroughly and timely.
• Maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical documentation regarding patient's condition and care given.
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicates and collaborates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• Works closely with members of the IDG to provide continuity of care and support for the patient and family.
• Collaborates with vendors to obtain DME, supplies and medications when needed after-hours.
• Collaborates with the hospital and other community residential staffing to adjust interventions and plans of care as needed.
• Conducts after hours hospice admissions as necessary.
• Participates in mandatory meetings as required.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-services.
• Fulfills the obligation of requested assignments.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Understands and is committed to the hospice philosophy of care.
• Functions effectively as a team member.
• Holds a comprehensive knowledge of medication, treatment and therapies for pain and symptom management.
• Visits patients wherever they call home.
• Consults with physicians, other team members and administrative staff as indicated.
• Relates to and cares for people from all walks of life in a calm, courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA laws and company policy.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Maintains current unencumbered license to practice in the commonwealth of Florida as a Registered Nurse.
• Preferrably has two years of experience in hospice, homecare, hospital medical-surgical or oncology nursing.
• Understands and works within state and federal laws and regulations and nursing scope of practice.
• Understands documentation requirements and is able to complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Must maintain current driver’s license and automobile insurance, providing own transportation.
• Once an offer of employment is made, it is contingent upon satisfactory references, as requested, and criminal background checks by regulation.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic computer skills, basic math skills and nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.
• Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients.
• Able to lift supplies and equipment.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and/or crouching.
• Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.