On-Call Hospice RN: Impactful Care, Flexible Time Off

Providence at Home with Compassus; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence at Home with Compassus is seeking a Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse to provide routine and emergency assessments, case management, and psycho-social support for patients and families in the home setting. The role requires active RN licensure, CPR certification, and flexibility to cover after-hours shifts as part of a collective-bargaining team.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, documenting changes in plans of care, and educating families on care

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of one (1) year nursing practice or equivalent experience preferred.
• Hospice, oncology, home health and/or long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes routine and emergency assessments on each patient as indicated by departmental policy.
• Provides clinical and psycho-social services as indicated by plan of care through case management.
• Records observations, treatments, and other pertinent information.
• Communicates with IDT, Medical Director, and attending Physician as directed regarding measures to alleviate symptoms, and monitors response to measures implemented.
• Provides physical and emotional interventive care to support the patient and family in period of crisis through case management with the psycho-social team.
• Prevents unwarranted hospitalizations by meeting patient and family needs in the home and being proactive and reactive during crisis situations.
• Case Management of routine and emergency patient care.
• Collaborates with IDT to meet needs of patient for clinical and psycho-social interventions.
• Collaborates with IDT to coordinate hospice care for the patient and family to ensure appropriateness, continuity, and quality of care.
• Updates the POC for IDT.
• Communicates and documents changes in the plan of care to the Hospice RNCM or Hospice Director of Clinical Services (DCS).
• Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
• Effectively communicates patient/family needs to IDT.
• Educates patient/caregiver regarding care of patient, disease process, dying process, symptom control, and wound care.
• Keeps physician and Medical Director informed of patient needs and condition.
• Ensures documentation at bedside.
• Notifies other IDT members of physician concerns and suggestions.
• Submits appropriate documentation and paper work to contracted facilities at completion of visit.
• Completes and submits IDT narratives, time logs, and all required documentation by 10 a.m. of the following day.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Providence at Home with Compassus is seeking a Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse to provide routine and emergency assessments, case management, and psycho-social support for patients and families in the home setting. The role requires active RN licensure, CPR certification, and flexibility to cover after-hours shifts as part of a collective-bargaining team.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, documenting changes in plans of care, and educating families on care