PRN On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Description General Position Description

The RN Case Manager performs admissions and administers nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence. They coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patient/family, and referring agency and assume responsibility for coordination of care.

Schedule: On-Call Nights & Weekends

Role Expectations

Assess hospice patients utilizing the Nursing Assessment and LCD criteria to identify their physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs. Develop and document the plan of care in correlation with the Assessment Provides nursing care utilizing infection control measures (OSHA) Work with Interdisciplinary Group/Team to ensure patient/family needs are met. Communicate with attending physicians, hospice physicians, and other physicians involved in the patient’s care. Timely submission of all required paperwork. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency. Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program. Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies. Meets productivity standards. Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and their families as assigned. Provides effective communication to patients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals.

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance

Requirements

Education and experience: Two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting and one (1) year full time hospice.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

Licensure

• Current State license as a Registered Nurse;
• Current driver’s license
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Physical
• Requirements:
• Environmental and
• Working
• Conditions: Works in patient homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency calls.