On-Call Hospice Nurse

Oncology Voice Network LLC; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

BeLoved Hospice in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an on-call Registered Nurse to provide direct palliative care to terminally ill patients and families, following an approved plan of care and triaging emergencies by phone or in person.

Two openings: weeknights Mon-Thurs 5pm-8am or weekends Fri 5pm-Mon 8am. The role requires NV RN license, BLS, and ability to work autonomously during after-hours shifts; hybrid remote work location in Las Vegas.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Nevada RN license and current BLS certification.
• One year hospice, home health, or geriatric care experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Reliable transportation and auto insurance.
• Successful background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct palliative care per individualized plan of care.
• Triage emergencies during after-hours and coordinate with the hospice team.
• Communicate patient needs to RN Case Manager and physicians.
• Administer medications and manage IVs, catheters as ordered.
• Perform initial assessments for after-hours or weekend admissions.
• Provide report to Hospice Medical Director and team.

Skills

Licensed RN

Hospice care experience

BLS certification

English proficiency

Transportation

Critical thinking

Education

Nevada RN license

Tools

Lippincott Manual

Job description

# On-Call Hospice NurseBeLoved Hospice · Las Vegas, NVVisit company websiteFULL-TIMEPosted Sep 24, 202680,913.91–97,444.72 a year## Job DescriptionTWO OPENINGS: WEEKNIGHTS (MONDAY-THURSDAY, 5PM TO 8AM) OR WEEKENDS (FRIDAY AT 5PM TO MONDAY AT 8AM) On Call RN |BeLoved Hospice Job Summary Provides direct palliative care to terminally ill patient and their families while functioning within a medically approved plan of care and demonstrates proficiency in triaging patient emergencies both in person and on the phone while effectively communicating patient needs and concerns to the correct member of the hospice team. Job Duties and Responsibilities • Follows an individualized Plan of Care established by the interdisciplinary team for each patient. • Manages emergency care to patients encompassing coordination of all hospice disciplines during non-business hours and reports issues and significant changes to the RN Case Manager. • Immediately reports any changes to the Physician, RN Case Manager or appropriate hospice team member for the patient. • Reports unusual conditions, observations and pertinent information to the nurse. • Provides intervention and support as needed related to terminal illness and loss within Scope of Practice. • Provides intervention and support as needed related to terminal illness and loss • Assesses and address depression and fear associates with terminal illness • Facilitates communication among patient, family and hospice team • Capable of giving adequate report on patient’s condition to the Hospice Medical Director, members of the interdisciplinary team, other nurses and supervisors, as needed. • Completes initial comprehensive assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs for after hours or weekend admissions and coordinates medications, DME, and supplies necessary to complete the after-hours admission and keep the patient comfortable until business hours. • Provides personal care as assigned by the Interdisciplinary Team, Chief Medical Officer, Hospice Physician, Director of Nursing, which may consist of but not limited to: • Medication management and administration and teaching • Provides comfort measures • Insertion/maintenance/removal of foley catheters • Insertion/maintenance/removal of various IV catheters for pain control/comfort • Application/adjustment of oxygen, IV, NG, G-Tube and other invasive lines as ordered by the physician. • Vital signs (B/P, T, P ,R) • Assist with ambulation/transfers • Follows the State Nurse Practice Act during all patient care activities • Follow policy and Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice for clinical care. • Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the Chief Medical Officer, Hospice Physician and the interdisciplinary team. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Experience • Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Nevada Board of Nursing. • Prefer One year experience as a registered nurse in hospice, home health or geriatric care • Must be able to speak, read and write the English language. • Must have reliable transportation and maintain auto insurance. • Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification • Successful completion of background check pursuant to State • Must be able to handle frequent interruptions, problem solve, and have exceptional follow through skills. • Must be able to cope with emotionally charged situations encompassing patients, families, caregivers, and team members. Pay: $80,913.91 - $97,444.72 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Continuing education credits • Dental insurance • Disability insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Mileage reimbursement • Paid time off • Referral program • Retirement plan • Vision insurance • Wellness program Work Location: Hybrid remote in Las Vegas, NV 89128