Hospice Registered Nurse On Call (RN Weekend days)

About the Role

The RN-On Call Nurse is responsible for a patient visit or on-call schedule, including the assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating phases of the nursing process.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on-call schedule, including the assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating phases of the nursing process
• Provides hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment, focusing on pain control and symptom management
• Initiates communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members, and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family
• Maintains regular communication with direct supervisor to review assignments
• Maintains up-to-date documentation at point of service so that problems, plans, actions, and goals are accurately and clearly stated and charges are reflected as they occur, in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulation
• Administers medication in accordance with all federal and state laws and the policies of the Hospice, along with LTC staff
• Maintains current patient records and documents in accordance with the policies of Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS to ensure that problems, interventions, goals, and outcomes are accurately and clearly stated and charges are reflected as they occur
• Assesses and collaborates with the Medical Director to determine initial and ongoing eligibility of the hospice patient
• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs
• Anticipates end-stage disease process and related pain and symptom management
• Regularly re-evaluates patient's nursing needs
• Uses assessment data to determine care plan needs
• Initiates appropriate preventive and palliative nursing procedures
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting end-of-life needs
• Performs a comprehensive death note when appropriate
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition
• Communicates with other members of the IDT to coordinate the care plan
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are made

Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing

Qualifications

• Must have a State Certified RN license
• Experience in either Hospice or home health care, REQUIRED
• Must have excellent documentation skills and the ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills
• Valid driver's license & reliable transportation
• Must be available to travel locally within assigned territory

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And More!

About Us

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products, and services. We treat residents, their families, and each other with respect, dignity, and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families, and associates. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our patients, families, and valued employees.

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide.