Weekend On Call Nurse

About the role

With responsibility of the care of our Participants 24 Hours, 7 days a week, this position work on-call and will be responsible for the telephonic assessment and in person assessment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for on-call phone calls and communication that occurs involving Participant care through our on-call system.
• Be able to utilize clinical knowledge and critical thinking to determine best course of action when receiving on-call phone calls.
• Ensure high quality care and communication is delivered at all times.
• Provide direct care to the patients, including triage, administering treatments and medications.
• Assist in development, follow and coordinate each Participant comprehensive assessment and plan of care.
• Notify physician, when necessary, of changes in the patients condition, weight, medication errors, medication management issues, abnormal laboratory/x-ray results and any other unusual observation.
• Complete all necessary documentation according to regulations and LIFE Pittsburgh’s policies/procedures.

Working Conditions

Works within the LIFE Pittsburgh Adult Day Health Centers (ADHC), or occasional travel between centers for other related functions.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the specific needs of the Participant.
• Frequently required to manage many details within a fast paced environment
• Possesses knowledge of the Human Anatomy and development of the Participant served.
• Understands the range of treatment needed by the participant served.
• Well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed.
• Ability to multi task and problem solve complex situations
• Must be able to support cognitively impaired seniors and their families to deal with sensitive issues and facilitate problem solving.
• Must be flexible and able to change easily.
• Ability to work with people from various social- cultural backgrounds effectively
• Valid PA Registered Nurse License
• Valid CPR certification