Hospice RN On Call (Weekend Day)

About the Role

On-call RN positions available with the following schedule: Friday 10a–10p, Saturday and Sunday 8a–8p.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for patient visits or on-call schedule, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating phases of the nursing process.
• Provide hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members, and agencies to coordinate care and use resources for the patient/family.
• Maintain regular communication with direct supervisor to review assignments.
• Maintain 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.
• Administer medication in compliance with federal and state laws and hospice policies, alongside long-term care staff.
• Maintain current patient records and documents to ensure accurate reflection of problems, interventions, goals, outcomes, and charges.
• Assess and collaborate with the Medical Director to determine initial and ongoing eligibility of hospice patients.
• Complete an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Anticipate end-stage disease processes and related pain and symptom management.
• Regularly re-evaluate the patient’s nursing needs.
• Use assessment data to determine care plan needs.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and palliative nursing procedures.
• Counsel the patient and family in meeting end-of-life needs.
• Perform a comprehensive death note when appropriate.
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient needs and report changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate with other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop and implement the care plan.
• Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensure arrangements for necessary equipment, items, and services are made.

Requirements

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