HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE - ON CALL

Liberty Healthcare Management; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospice in Cumberland County is seeking an experienced RN for full-time on-call coverage (Mon–Thurs, 5p–8a). You will respond to after-hours inquiries, assess patients, administer medications, and educate families about end-of-life care.

Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and documentation in the EMR are essential. The ideal candidate holds an unrestricted RN license, CPR certification, strong clinical assessment skills, and the ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice.
• Successful completion of a nursing education from an approved school.
• 1 year hospice nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to after-hours calls from patients, families or caregivers.
• Perform assessments and provide interventions to manage pain and symptoms.
• Administer medications and treatments per plan of care.
• Provide education on end-of-life care, symptom management and medications.
• Maintain clear communication with patients, families, caregivers and hospice team.
• Document interactions and outcomes in EMR.
• Perform after-hours admissions as needed.
• Develop care plans per diagnosis and assessment findings.
• Collaborate with physicians, RN case managers, social workers and chaplains.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certification

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

EMR familiarity

Driver's license

Education

RN education program

Job description

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

At Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity and compassion.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

At Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity and compassion.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

HOSPICE RN - ON CALL

Full Time: (Mon - Thurs, 5p - 8a)

Cumberland County

JOB SUMMARY:

• Respond promptly to after-hours calls from patients, families or caregivers regarding symptom management, medication needs, or other urgent concerns.
• Perform assessments and provide appropriate interventions to manage pain and other symptoms.
• Administer medications and treatments according to the plan of care.
• Provide patient and family education related to end-of-life care, symptom management and medication usage.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with patients, families, caregivers and the hospice interdisciplinary group.
• Document in the electronic medical record all patient interactions, assessments, interventions and outcomes accurately and promptly.
• Perform after-hours admissions as needed.
• Provide care consistent with a medical doctor's plan of treatment, agency policies and procedures, and reimbursement guidelines and consistent with the Nurse Practice Act in the state where care is given.
• When needed, develop a plan of care appropriate to the patient's diagnosis utilizing findings of the assessment.
• Collaborate with other members of the hospice team, including physicians, RN case managers, social workers, chaplains.
• Coordinate with pharmacies for urgent medication needs.
• Adhere to all hospice policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and comply with HIPPA regulations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice, successful completion of a nursing education from an approved school of nursing with two years of clinical nursing experience and at least one year of hospice nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a variety of situations.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records and basic computer skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Background checks/drug-free workplace.

EOE.