Hospice RN On Call

About the role

The On Call/After Hours RN position is dedicated to providing skilled nursing care to hospice and home health patients and their families after normal business hours. This role requires a strong commitment to excellent customer service and a deep understanding of hospice and palliative care standards.

Responsibilities

• Triage calls from patients and caregivers to ensure accurate evaluations and development of comprehensive care plans.
• Make timely home/facility visits to assess and adjust the care plan based on patient and family needs.
• Communicate with other healthcare providers and families regarding changes in the patient's condition and needs.
• Educate patients and families on physical, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of care, disease processes, symptom management, and signs of death.
• Administer medications accurately and document all actions in accordance with company standards and regulations.
• Complete hospice admission assessments, home health admission assessments (OASIS), and develop patient's initial plan of care.
• Attend Hospice Interdisciplinary Group meetings and communicate patient care information to the hospice team.
• Communicate patient care information to the home health team in a timely manner.
• Inform Clinical Supervisors, Administrators, and/or Executive Directors of any high-risk or critical issues.
• Document patient and family care and necessary changes in the plan of care to maintain accurate patient records.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, third-party payers, and HIPAA standards.
• Collaborate with the hospice team, home health team, and physicians to address the comprehensive needs of patients and their caregivers and families.
• Supervise hospice aides, home health aides, and coordinate other disciplines to direct patient caregivers/family members in implementing necessary changes to the patient's plan of care.

Requirements

• Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Three years experience in acute care, medical-surgical, oncology, or geriatric nursing required.
• Experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) required. Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience: Three years experience in acute care, medical-surgical, oncology, or geriatric nursing required. Experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency preferred.
• Other Requirements: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

On-call availability required - 7 days on, 7 days off. Subject to weekends, evenings, and holidays.