On-Call RN

Description The On-Call RN generally works from home responding to after-hour calls from patients, families, caregivers, and referral sources. After hours calls are typically first answered by the answering service who then directs the caller to the On-Call RN. The On-Call RN assesses, utilizes critical thinking and gives advice or delivers care to hospice patients. The On-Call RN effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other interdisciplinary team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency.

This is a part-time position that is scheduled to work one to two shifts per week from 4pm to 8am and participates in the weekend and holiday rotation.

• Physical Demands Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and providing nursing care to patient care.
• Work Environment Staff may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.
• Although the On-Call RN generally works from home, they will be required to travel to patient’s homes to make a nursing visit when a situation cannot be triaged via phone or video conferencing call requires an actual nursing visit.
• The On-Call RN is responsible for their own transportation, but mileage reimbursement is provided for miles driven to conduct business.
• Essential Duties And Responsibilities Respond to calls from the after-hours answering service in a timely manner.
• Triages patient related calls by determining the needs of the caller and then responding in an appropriate manner either by phone or with a visit.
• Complete required documentation in accordance with policy in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Assist patients, family members or caregivers with concern and empathy; respect confidentiality and privacy and communicate in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Coordinates services with contracted vendors, outside agencies and interdisciplinary team as needed.
• Attends patient deaths to provide support to the patient’s family and complete required procedures following a death.
• Complete an in-person nursing visit as deemed necessary.
• Complete after-hours admissions or consults as needed.
• Attend required meetings and educational in-services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. CPR Certification. Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. Hospice Certification and/or prior Hospice experience is preferred. Minimum of one-year recent professional nursing experience. Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance Computer skills include Microsoft word and e-mail.