On-Call RN 70 Hours

Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider seeks a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing exceptional hospice and palliative care, ensuring patients and families receive the support they need during challenging times. You will be responsible for on-call patient visits, implementing care plans, and collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals to address urgent patient needs. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a significant difference in the lives of those facing life-limiting conditions. If you are passionate about patient care and have the expertise to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Medical-Surgical, Community Health, Hospice, or Oncology nursing preferred.
• New York State RN licensure and valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call patient visits for urgent physical and psycho-social issues.
• Implement and educate on the plan of care, including medication management.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Medication Management

Symptom Management

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Windows applications

Job description

Our groundbreaking hospice and palliative care programs offer a significant difference when dealing with a life-limiting condition. We offer a broad range of services in the community or facility-based to help patients and their families ease the burden of managing a life-limiting illness or end of life care.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide on-call patient visits scheduled or unscheduled for urgent physical and psycho-social issues during after-hours scheduled shifts, in coordination with Call Center Triage and On Call Manager.
2. Be available via cell phone to respond to Triage visit requests, and communicate effectively with the on-call team, including the Hospice physician, to address urgent patient needs and establish a safe plan of care.
3. Implement plan of care, educating patient/primary caregiver on changes to the plan of care, including medication management, patient safety, and symptom management.
4. Attend patient deaths as directed to provide emotional support and guidance to family.
5. Report to triage and primary Hospice team concerning patient-related visits, changes to plan of care, and follow-up needs.
6. Follow NYS Standards for Professional Registered Nurse.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
2. At least two years of experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health, Hospice or Oncology nursing preferred.
3. New York State RN licensure and NYS valid driver’s license preferred.
4. Will sit for the national board certification CHPN within one year of hire.
5. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Windows applications.