Hospice On-Call RN - Weekend 8a-8p, $5K Sign-On

Caring Hospice Services; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Caring Hospice Services is seeking an on-call RN to provide direct patient care after hours with a focus on pain and symptom control for hospice patients. The role includes a Saturday-Sunday shift from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and requires PA RN licensure. A $5,000 signing bonus is offered.

Responsibilities include rapid response to calls, prioritizing patient needs, and communicating findings to the physician while guiding families regarding pain and symptom management.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed RN in PA.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, telephone, documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to relate to and treat terminally ill patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with emphasis on pain and symptom control.
• Handle after-hours calls and respond promptly to the answering service.
• Communicate pertinent findings to the physician and implement the medical plan.
• Identify problems/needs of patients or caregivers and make recommendations for pain and symptom management.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Assessment

Education

RN license (PA)

Job description

Caring Hospice Services is seeking an on-call RN to provide direct patient care after hours with a focus on pain and symptom control for hospice patients. The role includes a Saturday-Sunday shift from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and requires PA RN licensure. A $5,000 signing bonus is offered.

Responsibilities include rapid response to calls, prioritizing patient needs, and communicating findings to the physician while guiding families regarding pain and symptom management.