On-Call Hospice RN: Compassionate After-Hours Care

Liberty Health; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospice is seeking an experienced Hospice RN on-call to support after-hours patient care in Wendell, NC. This full-time role covers after-hours shifts (evenings and overnights) and integrates with the interdisciplinary team to manage symptoms and medications per the plan of care.

You will respond promptly to calls, perform assessments, administer treatments, educate families, document in the EMR, and help ensure compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care in the home or facility

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice.
• 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.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records and basic computer skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Independence

EMR proficiency

Driver's license

Education

RN licensure

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Liberty Hospice is seeking an experienced Hospice RN on-call to support after-hours patient care in Wendell, NC. This full-time role covers after-hours shifts (evenings and overnights) and integrates with the interdisciplinary team to manage symptoms and medications per the plan of care.

You will respond promptly to calls, perform assessments, administer treatments, educate families, document in the EMR, and help ensure compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care in the home or facility