PRN RN/On Call

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient eligibility for services, including admission and recertification.
• Attends IDG/IDT meetings, participates in the patient care planning process and collaborates with IDG/IDT to promote quality and coordination of patient care.
• Provides medical direction and education to the clinical staff, acts as a role model and provides consultation for attending physicians.
• May assist and review the Hospice in the development and revision of policies and procedures for clinical care, emergency care and medical research.
• Communicates with the medical community/attending physician as needed to assure optimum patient care and acts as a liaison in the medical community.
• Assists with QAPI process as appropriate, assists with continuing education programs.
• Performs home visits and patient assessment and interventions as requested by the IDG/IDT.
• Provides consultation for palliative and end-of-life care issues, completed Face to Face assessments as necessary.
• Supports the Hospice's goals and vision.
• Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current state license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Current driver's license.
• Experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life.
• Must read, write and comprehend English.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
• Ability to travel locally.