On Call Nurse

Bristol Hospice; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospice provider as an On Call Nurse, where you will be the first point of contact for patients and families. In this critical role, you will provide essential guidance on hospice services, manage prescriptions, and ensure quality care for patients in various settings. If you are a compassionate and skilled nurse, we invite you to apply and help us deliver the highest standard of care.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

HSA & 401(k) available

Mileage Reimbursement

Advanced training programs

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with knowledge of hospice.
• Must have current licensure in good standing with the state.
• Must understand the needs of the terminally ill.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on hospice services and manage prescription refills.
• Visit patients in homes, facilities, or hospitals.
• Perform admissions and support discharges.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Computer Data Entry

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

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Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse ready to make a meaningful impact? Join our team as an On Call Nurse and be the first point of contact for patients, families, and field staff. In this vital role, you'll provide guidance on hospice services, manage prescription refills, and coordinate supplies and DME. You'll also visit patients in their homes, facilities, or hospitals, ensuring they receive the care they need. If you're ready to perform admissions, support discharges, and provide exceptional care within your scope of practice, we want to hear from you!

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

We Got The Perks

• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• HSA & 401(k) available
• Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
• Advanced training programs
• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry
  
  

Our Culture

Our Culture Is Cultivated Using The Following Values

• Integrity: We are honest and professional.
• Trust: We count on each other.
• Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
• Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
• Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.
  
  

On An An Average Day You Will

(Includes, but not limited to)

• Will perform after hours and weekend visits and admissions as needed.
• Follow up on phone calls by either directing the phone call to the DPCS, RN Clinical Supervisor/Manager or RN Case Manager and/or taking care of the need immediately per scope of practice
• Dispatch field nurses and other appropriate staff to patient’s residence in a timely manner
• Re-fill prescriptions, order supplies and DME, and assist in any other coordination needed by the patients and families
• Document calls, conversations and outcomes of call-in software system
• Receive start-of-shift report and give end-of-shift report in accordance with the location workflow
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse with knowledge of hospice, telephone triage preferred
• Must have a current licensure in good standing with the state
• Must understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally ill
• Must be flexible in work hours
• Must show aptitude of computer data entry and the use of current software systems, such as word processing, spreadsheets and projects
• Must possess the ability to deal with stressful situations, as well as grieving families
• Must demonstrate nursing skills per competency checklist
• Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs
• Ability to travel throughout the Bristol Hospice Service Area
  
  

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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