On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice Care

hollandhospice; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Continuing education assistance

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Hospice of Holland seeks an On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) to provide in-person and telephonic skilled nursing care for hospice patients. The role works with an on-call team to deliver compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families.

A Michigan RN license and nursing degree are required, with preferred hospice/homecare experience. This on-call, part-time position includes evening/night shifts on Thursdays and alternating Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with salary commensurate with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Michigan RN licensure.
• Two years of recent clinical experience preferred; homecare or hospice experience desired.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Knowledge of pain management in end-of-life care.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient, family, and caregiver needs in person or by telephone.
• Identify issues and formulate the best clinical response to maintain comfort and quality of life.
• Initiate appropriate interventions and monitor outcomes.
• Collaborate with on-call team members and physicians.
• Educate patients and family members.
• Document charting.
• Ensure necessary medical equipment, supplies, and services are available.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Pain management

Homecare/hospice experience

Education

RN licensure in Michigan

Nursing degree

Job description

Position Hours:

• Hourly Position
• Part Time
• Every Thursday Night
• Every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Salary commensurate with experience

Position Summary:

The On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) provides on-call skilled nursing care for hospice patients. This is done in person and telephonically. The On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) has the support of other on-call team members. Together, the team works to bring outstanding end of life care to our patients and their caregivers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responding to family/caregiver and patient needs, either in person or telephonically
• Identifying what the issue/need is and formulating the best clinical response to maintain the patient’s highest level of comfort and quality of life
• Initiating appropriate interventions and monitoring the outcomes
• Collaborating with other members of the on-call team including other on-call registered nurses, the on-call medical social worker, the on-call hospice aide, the on-call physician, and the on-call supervisor
• Educating patients/family members
• Documenting/charting
• Ensuring necessary medical equipment, supplies, and services are available

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Michigan
• Two years of recent clinical experience is preferred. Homecare or hospice experience desired
• Sound critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Knowledge and/or experience in pain symptom management associated with end of life care
• Reliable transportation with a valid state driver's license and current auto insurance

Benefits Summary:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• A 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education assistance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone stipend

Hospice of Holland is a financially strong non-profit organization deeply committed to providing the best care for hospice patients and their family members.