RN On Call Nurse; Weekend

RN On Call Nurse (Weekend)

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products and services. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families and associates.

• Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on call schedule, including the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process.
• Provides hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Initiates communication with attending physicians, hospice staff, and other agencies to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Maintains regular communication with direct supervisor to review assignments.
• Makes sure documentation at point of service is accurate, clearly states problems, plans, actions and goals, and reflects charges as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulation.
• Administers medication in accordance with all federal and state laws and the policies of the Hospice along with LTC staff.
• Maintains current patient records and documents per policies of Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA, ensuring problems, interventions, goals and outcomes are accurately recorded, and charges are reflected as they occur.
• Assesses and collaborates with the Medical Director to determine initial and ongoing eligibility of the hospice patient.
• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Anticipates end‑stage disease process and related pain and symptom management.
• Re‑evaluates patient's nursing needs regularly.
• Uses assessment data to determine care plan needs.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and palliative nursing procedures.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting end‑of‑life needs.
• Performs a comprehensive death note when appropriate.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition.
• Communicates with other members of the IDT to coordinate the care plan.
• Participates in On‑call duties as defined by the on‑call policy.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are needed.

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing

• State‑certified RN license.
• Experience in hospice or home health care (required).
• Excellent documentation skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Availability to travel locally within assigned territory.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And more

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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