Hospice Registered Nurse On Call (RN Weekend Nights)

Ascend Health; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascend Hospice is hiring an RN On Call Nurse to cover Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights (8pm–8:30am) in the Olathe, KS area. The role involves performing nursing assessments, planning and evaluating care, and coordinating with the Medical Director and IDT to ensure high-quality hospice services.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Nursing, a State RN license, and experience in hospice or home health care.

Qualifications

• State RN license required.
• Experience in hospice or home health care required.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel locally within assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for hospice patients.
• Provide hospice nursing care focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Coordinate with physicians, hospice staff, and agencies to plan patient care.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and accurate charges per policy and Medicare rules.
• Administer medications per federal/state laws and hospice policies.
• Collaborate with Medical Director to determine eligibility and care needs.
• Conduct initial patient/family assessment for home care planning.
• Re-evaluate patient nursing needs and adjust care plans as needed.
• Counsel patients and families on end-of-life needs.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and IDT.

Skills

On-call nursing

Hospice care

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Independent work

Local travel

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

State Certified RN license

Job description

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!

Now Hiring – RN On Call Nurse

Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday night (8pm to 0830am)

The RN-On Call Nurse is responsible for, but not limited to:

1. Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process
2. Provides hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment docusing on pain control and symptom management
3. Initiates communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family
4. Maintains regular communication with direct supervisor to review assignments
5. Maintains up to date documentation at point of service so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and charges are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulation
6. Administers medication in accordance with all federal and state laws and the policies of the Hospice along with LTC staff
7. Maintains current patient records and documents in accordance with the policies of Ascend Hospice to ensure that problems, intervention, goals and outcomes are accurately and clearly states and charges are reflected as they occur
8. Assess and collaborates with Medical Director to determine initial and on going eligibility of the hospice patient
9. Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs
10. Can anticipate end stage disease process and related pain and symptom management
11. Regularly re-evaluates patient's nursing needs
12. Uses assessment data to determine care plan needs
13. Initiates appropriate preventive and palliative nursing procedures
14. Counsels the patient and family in meeting end of life needs
15. Performs a comprehensive death note when appropriate
16. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition
17. Communicates with other members of the IDT to coordinate the care plan
18. Participates in On-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
19. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are needed

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Professional Experience

• Must have a State Certified RN license
• Experience in either Hospice or home health care, REQUIRED
• Must have excellent documentation skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills.
• Valid driver's license & reliable transportation.
• Must be available to travel locally within assigned territory.

Ascend Hospice

is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products and services. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families and associates. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our patients, families and valued employees.

We are proud to Offer:

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And More!

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide.

Ascend Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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