RN - ON CALL HOSPICE NURSE

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Diploma or Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required.
• Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arkansas.
• Vehicle: Valid driver’s license in the State of Arkansas and automobile liability insurance maintained.
• Experience: Two years patient care nursing experience preferred, with one year in Hospice or community setting. Prior experience in Med/Surgery, Oncology, Home Health, or Hospice is desirable.
• Physical Demands: Driving is part of job responsibilities. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Uses diabetic home monitoring, BP, thermometers, IV therapy equipment/sq, standard DME, beepers, telephone, automobile. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending. Lifting, pushing/pulling up to 250 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. This is a safety-sensitive position.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct nursing care and assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs of the terminally ill patient; sets goals; prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals of the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Functions independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Shares on-call to provide 24-hour availability for patients and families. Demonstrates clinical competence and leadership as a role model for nursing assistants and students. Promotes good public relations for the unit, the nursing division, and the medical center while maintaining patient confidentiality.