Hospice RN On Call Nurse (Weekend)

About the role

The RN-On Call Nurse provides hospice nursing care on a Friday 5:00 PM to Monday 8:30 AM schedule, focusing on patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for patient visits or on-call schedule, including 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, and agencies to coordinate care and use resources effectively.
• Maintains regular communication with direct supervisor to review assignments.
• Ensures up-to-date documentation at the point of service, accurately reflecting problems, plans, actions, goals, and charges in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulations.
• Administers medication in compliance with federal and state laws and hospice policies.
• Maintains current patient records and documents per Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA policies.
• Assesses and collaborates with the Medical Director to determine initial and ongoing eligibility of hospice patients.
• Completes initial assessments of patients and families to determine home care needs.
• Anticipates end-stage disease processes and related pain and symptom management.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs and uses assessment data to determine care plan needs.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and palliative nursing procedures.
• Counsels patients and families in meeting end-of-life needs.
• Performs comprehensive death notes when appropriate.
• Communicates with physicians regarding patient needs and reports changes in patient condition.
• Coordinates with members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure a cohesive care plan.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensures arrangements for necessary equipment, items, and services are made.
• Must be available to travel locally within the assigned territory.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• State Certified RN license.
• Experience in hospice or home health care (required).
• Excellent documentation skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunities for career advancement and growth.

Schedule

Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 8:30 AM.