Hospice RN On Call (Weekdays)

Ascend Health; Springfield (MA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

Résumé du poste

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA is seeking an RN On Call Nurse (Weekdays) to provide compassionate hospice care. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care, coordinating with physicians and care teams, and maintaining compliant documentation.

The role requires an active MA RN license, hospice/home health experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel locally within the assigned territory and participate in on-call duties.

Qualifications

• State RN license required.
• Experience in hospice or home health care preferred (REQUIRED).
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and the care team.
• Must be able to travel locally within assigned territory.

Responsabilités

• Provide hospice nursing care using the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate).
• Coordinate care with physicians, hospice staff, and agencies to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain current patient records and ensure accurate documentation for Medicare and agency policies.
• Administer medications according to federal/state laws and hospice policies.
• Communicate patient needs to supervisors and the medical director; participate in on-call duties.
• Support end-of-life care planning and family counseling as needed.

Connaissances

RN License

Hospice care

Documentation

Communication

Travel locally

On-call readiness

Formation

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Description du poste

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!

Now Hiring – RN On Call Nurse (Weekdays)

The RN-On Call Nurse is 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 docusing 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 & Palliative Care MA 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 & Palliative Care MA - 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 & Palliative Care MA 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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