Hospice RN On Call Nurse (Weekdays)

Ascend Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Ascend Hospice in Richmond, VA is hiring an RN On-Call Nurse to support after-hours and weekend coverage. Hours: Monday-Thursday 5:00pm–8:30am.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered and hospice experience is required. Responsibilities include assessing and planning care, coordinating with physicians and the care team, maintaining documentation, administering medications, and supporting patients and families through end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Must have hospice or home health care experience.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills are required.
• State Certified RN license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and plans patient care using the nursing process.
• Coordinates with attending physicians and hospice team to optimize care.
• Maintains up-to-date documentation and ensures accurate charges.
• Administers medications per policy and regulations.
• Travels locally to patient homes as needed.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by policy.

Skills

Hospice experience

Documentation skills

Strong communication

On-call nursing

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Hospice Experience Required

Now Hiring – RN On Call Nurse

Hours: Monday -Thursday 5:00pm - 8:30am

TheRN-On Call Nurseis responsible for, but not limited to:

• Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process

• Provides hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment and documenting on pain control and symptom management

• 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

• Maintains regular communication with direct supervisor to review assignments

• 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

• Administers medication in accordance with all federal and state laws and the policies of the Hospice along with LTC staff

• 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

• Assess and collaborates with Medical Director to determine initial and on going eligibility of the hospice patient

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs

• Can anticipate end stage disease process and related pain and symptom management

• Regularly re-evaluates patient's nursing needs

• Uses assessment data to determine care plan needs

• Initiates appropriate preventive and palliative nursing procedures

• Counsels the patient and family in meeting end of life needs

• Performs a comprehensive death note when appropriate

• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition

• Communicates with other members of the IDT to coordinate the care plan

• Participates in On-call duties as defined by the on-call policy

• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are needed

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

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

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.

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