On Call RN
Caring Hospice Services · Sandwich, MA · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The RN on-call provides direct patient care with special emphasis on control of pain and other symptoms to hospice patients after hours.
Responsibilities
- Communicates pertinent findings to the physician
- Implements medical treatment plan
- Instructs family accordingly
- Identifies problems/needs of patient or caregiver, making recommendations for pain management and comfort/symptom management
- Responds to calls promptly when received from answering service
- Is able to prioritize
Requirements
- Must be Licensed as an RN in MA
- Ability to relate and treat terminally ill patients/families and their particular problems
- Access to reliable automobile with proof of liability insurance
Skills
- Strong patient assessment
- Patient management
- Documentation skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Telephone skills
- Communication skills
Schedule
Shift: 7 on/ 7 off