Hospice Registered Nurse RN On Call Nights & Weekends

Affinity Health Management

Roanoke (VA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

PTO Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Referral

Business Cellphone

Job summary

Affinity Health Management seeks an On-Call Hospice RN to respond to patient census and family needs after hours. You will provide urgent clinical and psychosocial interventions, manage pain and symptoms, and collaborate with the hospice team to maximize patient outcomes.

Two years of hospice/homecare or equivalent nursing experience are preferred. You must maintain Virginia RN licensure, drive to patient homes, and participate in continuing education and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

Holds Virginia RN license and nursing degree.
Hospice/homecare or hospital med-surg experience preferred.
Ability to perform after-hours assessments and coordinate with the care team.

Responsibilities

Be consistently available by phone and email during shifts.
Conduct urgent physical and psychosocial assessments after hours.
Provide safe, skillful nursing care with pain and symptom management.
Document care thoroughly and timely in the charting system.
Collaborate with physicians and the IDG for continuity of care.
Arrange DME, supplies, and medications after-hours as needed.
Participate in mandatory meetings and ongoing professional development.
Adhere to HIPAA and maintain patient confidentiality.
Maintain safe driving status and transportation to patient homes.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Math skills

Nursing skills

Education

RN license in VA

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Home Care or Hospice Experience Required!

Job Title/Position: Hospice On Call RN

Reports To: Clinical Director

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The On-Call Hospice RN is responsible for responding to all of the Hospice patient census and their families, as well as handling any referrals or community inquiries outside of office hours (nights, weekends and holidays). The on-call nurse will provide urgent clinical and psychosocial interventions for patients and their families, skilled pain and symptom management and collaboration with providers within and outside of the hospice team to maximize positive patient outcomes. The work of the On-Call Hospice RN provides considerable consideration for independent assessment and judgement in crisis situations, utilizing and consulting with the Hospice Medical Director and administrator on call as indicated.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consistent availability by telephone and email during assigned shifts.
Conducts urgent physical and psychosocial assessments of the patient and family during after hours and determines appropriate interventions.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
Provides skilled nursing care focusing on pain control and symptom management.
Provides interim guidance to the patient and family regarding diagnosis, medications, treatments and progress.
Documents patient care thoroughly and timely.
Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical documentation regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
Communicates and collaborates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
Works closely with members of the IDG to provide continuity of care and support for the patient and family.
Collaborates with vendors to obtain DME, supplies and medications when needed after-hours.
Collaborates with the hospital and other community residential staffing to adjust interventions and plans of care as needed.
Conducts after hours hospice admissions as necessary.
Participates in mandatory meetings as required.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-services.
Fulfills the obligation of requested assignments.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Understands and is committed to the hospice philosophy of care.
Functions effectively as a team member.
Holds a comprehensive knowledge of medication, treatment and therapies for pain and symptom management.
Visits patients wherever they call home.
Consults with physicians, other team members and administrative staff as indicated.
Relates to and cares for people from all walks of life in a calm, courteous and professional manner.
Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA laws and company policy.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Maintains current unencumbered license to practice in the commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse.
Preferably has two years of experience in hospice, homecare, hospital medical-surgical or oncology nursing.
Understands and works within state and federal laws and regulations and nursing scope of practice.
Understands documentation requirements and is able to complete documentation in a timely manner.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Must maintain current driver’s license and automobile insurance, providing own transportation.
Once an offer of employment is made, it is contingent upon satisfactory references, as requested, and criminal background checks by regulation.
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic computer skills, basic math skills and nursing skills per competency checklist.
Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
Must be fully vaccinated