On-Call Hospice Nurse — After-Hours Support

Hospice of the Western Reserve, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Technology Package

Corporate Discounts

Health insurance

Job summary

Reserve Care, formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve, is seeking an On-Call Nurse to provide after-hours skilled nursing in patients' homes across Ohio. You will assess needs, deliver intermittent nursing services under physician direction, and support families during stressful times with compassionate care.

Licensed RNs or LPNs in Ohio with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with a Bachelors degree preferred.
• Licensed RN/LPN in state of Ohio.
• Experience preferred in pain and symptom management, oncology, or mental health.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care to all age groups.
• Ability to handle stressful and constantly changing conditions; must be able to make good professional decisions quickly despite stressful atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and family (RN only).
• Gather data related to patient and family’s physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs (LPN).
• Provide intermittent skilled nursing services to the patient under the patient’s physician’s direction.
• Monitor and evaluate pain and symptoms; provide information and assistance to the patient and family to manage those problems.
• Serve as a liaison to the patient’s physician(s) when needed; provide information to the physician based on knowledge relating to the patient’s needs.
• Provide emotional support to the patient and family.
• Refer patients and/or family members to other services when appropriate.
• Provide instruction (health care teaching) to the patient and family as related to care in a residence.
• Make visit to patient’s residence at the time of death.
• Maintain, promptly complete, and return all documentation as required.
• Communicates and acts as liaison with patients, family, and health professionals in a manner that respects confidentiality and dignity.
• Relay pertinent information to appropriate team members.
• Participate in meetings as initiated by team leader.
• Participates in mandatory or elective RC University events, trainings, or in-services as necessary.
• RN’s shall participate in triage coverage as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Reserve Care, formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve, is seeking an On-Call Nurse to provide after-hours skilled nursing in patients' homes across Ohio. You will assess needs, deliver intermittent nursing services under physician direction, and support families during stressful times with compassionate care.

Licensed RNs or LPNs in Ohio with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are encouraged to apply.