Registered Nurse On-Call for Hospice Services

Essential Duties And Responsibilites

• Absorbs primary responsibility for Hospice Services patient/family care during non-operational hours.
• Communicates with attending physicians, other hospice staff members, and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and utilize resources for Hospice Services patient/family.
• Permitted to engage in daily activities and must be reachable by phone at residence or via cell phone.
• Assumes role of associate nurse when needed by Director of Hospice Services.
• Maintains regular communication with attending physician concerning Hospice Services patient/family.
• Maintains up-to-date patient records reflecting accurate and clearly stated problems, plans, actions, and goals.
• Collaborates with other members of the Interdisciplinary Group to update the comprehensive plan of care as needed.
• Provides Hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels Hospice Services patients/families regarding physical care and other problems related to the patient's terminal condition.
• Accurately documents observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided.
• Submits documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides verbal report of on-call after hours occurrences to patient’s Primary Case Manager.
• Informs the Director of Hospice Services of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Provides appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
• Participates in Hospice Services orientation and in-service training programs for staff.
• Participates in Hospice Services and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of Hospice care.
• Demonstrates familiarity with policies of the Hospice and rules and regulations of the State and Federal bodies governing the provision of hospice care.
• Supports and implements Hospice Services policies regarding patient/family care.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings and to cope with emotional stress.
• Accepts responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with patients and their families.
• Accepts responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning, and adherence to Hospice's policies and procedures on an on-going basis.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare and long-term care organizations and their structure.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, department heads, administrators, member organization presidents, and their leadership teams, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed in good standing to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Georgia.
• No less than two years of experience in acute care setting as an RN prior to home care assignment, or experience as required by state regulations.
• Experience in Home Care or Hospice preferred.
• Ability to meet Hospice's conditions of employment regarding health clearance, and provisions of professional references.
• Current CPR.