On-Call RN (Registered Nurse)

ashealthnet; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our On-Call team. You will respond to after-hours patient needs and deliver one-on-one care in patients' homes, working within scope and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

duties include chart reviews, patient education, and coordinating with physicians to ensure high-quality outcomes. A state license, strong clinical judgment, and excellent communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year RN experience in acute care; home health preferred.
• Effective communication with patients, families, physicians and coworkers.
• Compassionate and patient-centered care while maintaining professionalism.
• Knowledge of nursing best practices and clinical decision making.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform OASIS to develop an individualized care plan.
• Evaluate treatments and medical conditions according to the plan of care.
• Assess level of care and adjust as needed to meet patient needs.
• Administer medications as prescribed and prioritize visits for high-risk patients.
• Oversee total patient care provided by aides and LPNs.
• Coordinate inter-disciplinary care and manage admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Educate patients and families using teach-back methods to ensure understanding.
• Complete documentation following agency protocol and Medicare guidelines.
• Handle SOC/ROC/Recert and related documentation within 24 hours.
• Collaborate with team and physicians to ensure optimal care.
• Respond to patient calls and perform chart reviews to support care and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Nursing judgment

Detail-oriented

Autonomy

Time management

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

RN license

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Company: The Christ Hospital Home Health Care

SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse, On-Call will support a team of nurses and patients by responding to after- hours patient needs. They will have the opportunity to provide one on one patient care and work at the top of their license. They'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for our patient population. The RN On-Call will provide skilled nursing care in a patient's home as directed by the attending physician. If there are minimal to no after-hours needs during the shift, the RN On-Call will support chart review and patient phone calls from their home. They are responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice outlined by the state.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform OASIS to develop an individualized care plan and adjust as needs change.
• Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care.
• Determines if the level of care being provided meets the patients' needs.
• Administer medication as prescribed by the physician and help decrease re-hospitalizations by prioritizing visits for high-risk patients.
• Oversee and supervise total care of patient provided by nurse aides and LPNs.
• Manage multi-disciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with appropriate admissions , transfers, and discharges.
• Educate the patient and family on the disease process using teach back methods to ensure patient and family understanding.
• Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Completion of SOC/ROC/Recert and subsequent documentation within 24 hours.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and physicians to ensure optimal care is provided.
• Complete chart reviews and answer patient calls, to support patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
• Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one-year experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients.
• Knowledgeable on nursing best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Ability to work autonomously and have efficient time management.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.
• Designated workspace at home to assist with chart reviews.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.

We'll help you put your passion for patient care to work.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.