Hospice Registered Nurse; RN On Call

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) On Call 7 On 7 Off

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Hospice On Call RN

Clinical Director

The On-Call Hospice RN is responsible for responding to all Hospice patient census and their families, as well as handling any referrals or community inquiries outside of office hours every other weekend. The on-call nurse will provide urgent clinical and psychosocial interventions, skilled pain and symptom management, and collaborate with providers within and outside the hospice team to maximize positive patient outcomes.

The work requires independent assessment and judgement in crisis situations, utilizing and consulting with the Hospice Medical Director and administrator on call as indicated. Competitive wage.

• Consistent availability by telephone and email during assigned shifts.
• Conduct urgent physical and psychosocial assessments of the patient and family during after hours and determine appropriate interventions.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient.
• Provide professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
• Provide skilled nursing care focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Provide interim guidance to the patient and family regarding diagnosis, medications, treatments, and progress.
• Document patient care thoroughly and timely.
• Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical documentation regarding patient's condition and care given. Record pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicate and collaborate with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and report changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physicians’ orders as required.
• Work closely with members of the IDG to provide continuity of care and support for the patient and family.
• Collaborate with vendors to obtain DME, supplies and medications when needed after-hours.
• Collaborate with the hospital and other community residential staffing to adjust interventions and plans of care as needed.
• Conduct after hours hospice admissions as necessary.
• Participate in mandatory meetings as required.
• Assume responsibility for personal growth and development and maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-services.
• Fulfill the obligation of requested assignments.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Understands and is committed to the hospice philosophy of care.
• Functions effectively as a team member.
• Has comprehensive knowledge of medication, treatment and therapies for pain and symptom management.
• Visits patients wherever they call home.
• Consults with physicians, other team members and administrative staff as indicated.
• Relates to and cares for people from all walks of life in a calm, courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA laws and company policy.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Maintains current unencumbered license to practice in the commonwealth of Florida as a Registered Nurse.
• Preferably has two years of experience in hospice, homecare, hospital medical‑surgical or oncology nursing.
• Understands and works within state and federal laws and regulations and nursing scope of practice.
• Understands documentation requirements and is able to complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Must maintain current driver’s license and automobile insurance, providing own transportation.
• Once an offer of employment is made, it is contingent upon satisfactory references, as requested, and criminal background checks by regulation.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic computer skills, basic math skills and nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care