HOSPICE RN - ON CALL

Liberty Health; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Health in Dunn, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced Hospice RN – On Call for a full-time night schedule. You will respond to after-hours calls, assess and manage pain and symptoms, administer medications, and educate families on end-of-life care.

Collaboration with the hospice team and adherence to HIPAA are essential. The role requires an unrestricted RN license, CPR, and at least two years in clinical nursing with hospice experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience and at least one year of hospice nursing preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to after-hours calls regarding symptom management or urgent concerns.
• Perform assessments and provide interventions to manage pain and symptoms.
• Administer medications and treatments per the plan of care.
• Educate patients and families on end-of-life care and medication usage.
• Maintain clear communication with patients, families, and the hospice team.
• Document interactions, assessments and outcomes in the EMR.
• Coordinate after-hours admissions as needed.
• Develop care plans with the team consults and physician guidance.
• Adhere to hospice policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR

Assessment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Decision making

EMR proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Nursing education from an approved school of nursing

Job description

HOSPICE RN - ON CALL

Liberty Health Dunn, North Carolina, United States

About this position

HOSPICE RN - ON CALL

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)

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.