Afterhours Hospice RN — Caring, Flexible Night Shifts

Optum; Tucson (AZ); Sur place; USD 78 000 - 117 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Casa de la Luz Hospice is seeking an Afterhours Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive hospice care after regular business hours, including nights and weekends. You will triage calls, perform nursing evaluations, and conduct afterhours visits to ensure timely, compassionate care for patients and families.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, urgent response to crises, and adherence to hospice protocols, with full-time expectations and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• CPR certification preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Triage patient needs by phone until an in-person visit by a nurse.
• Respond to afterhours crisis calls from patients and families with urgency.
• Conduct the initial nursing evaluation to determine hospice eligibility within 48 hours of referral.
• Perform afterhours visits including admissions, death, recertification and routine visits.
• Identify patient/family needs and reassess at least every 15 days.
• Document problems, goals, interventions and responses to hospice care.

Connaissances

Nursing

Triage

Communication

Description du poste

Casa de la Luz Hospice is seeking an Afterhours Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive hospice care after regular business hours, including nights and weekends. You will triage calls, perform nursing evaluations, and conduct afterhours visits to ensure timely, compassionate care for patients and families.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, urgent response to crises, and adherence to hospice protocols, with full-time expectations and a competitive benefits package.