Hospice: 7on / 7off, on call nurse (LPN or RN) - FULL-TIME

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Hospice program is seeking an experienced on-call nurse (LPN or RN) for a 7on/7off schedule within the East Kansas City Metro territory, covering Jackson and surrounding counties. The nurse will assess, teach, and coordinate care for patients and families in homes and facilities after normal hours.

Ideal candidates hold MO/KS nursing licenses, CPR certification, and 2–5 years of hospice or palliative care experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Active Nursing License in MO/KS.
• Maintains CPR certification.
• 2–5 years of hospice/palliative/end-of-life care experience.
• Knowledge of hospice care and interdisciplinary services.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrate analytical skills for problem-solving.
• High attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate and respond to patient/caregiver needs via telephone contact, home visits, and facility visits for assessment and symptom management.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to plan and direct services.
• Provide education and support to patients and families in their homes and communities after hours.
• Respond to urgent patient needs during on-call shifts.
• Ensure accurate documentation and communication of patient status and care plans.

Connaissances

Active Nursing License

CPR Certification

Hospice/Palliative Care Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Description du poste

Hospice: 7on / 7off, on call nurse (LPN or RN) - FULL-TIME

HIRING: Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse of Registered Nurse

Schedule: Monday – Thursday 5PM-8AM

Friday 5PM-Monday 8AM (Continuous)

Territory: East Kansas City Metro territory covering approximately a 30-mile radius: Jackson County, and portions of Clay, Lafayette, Cass, Ray and Johnson counties; on‑call clinicians may be dispatched anywhere within the service area.

JOB SUM MARY:

The 7on/7off hospice nurse supports the patient needs of the agency in the evening during the weekdays and over the weekend. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities after normal business hours.

We are looking for a compassionate, talented and experienced Hospice Nurse (LPN or RN) that is eager to join an exciting organization and become part of our Hospice team.

The Hospice Nurse provides service for the personal, physical, emotional and social needs of the patient-family unit. Hospice Nurse will be responsible for evaluating and responding to the patient’s/caregiver’s needs via telephone contact, home visits, and/or facility visits for assessment, symptom management, treatment, teaching and coordination of care.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Nursing License in the state of MO / KS
• Maintains an active CPR certification.
• At least 2-5 years of experience in hospice, palliative care and/or training in end-of-life care.
• Knowledge of hospice care and the services provided to patient and family/caregiver through an interdisciplinary group.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate analytical skills when problem-solving.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.