ONCALL - Weekend Hospice RN

Deercreekseniorliving; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is looking for an On-Call Registered Nurse specializing in hospice care. You will plan, organize, and direct the necessary care within the community, providing clinical support to patients and their families.

The ideal candidate should be a Registered Nurse with current licensure, possessing at least two years of nursing experience, ideally in public health or hospice settings. The role includes patient assessments, care coordination, and documenting patient conditions.

Schedule: On-call hours begin Thursday evening and conclude Monday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in nursing, with a focus on public health or hospice.
• Maintains CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
• Coordinate patient care as a Case Manager until assigned.
• Document patient conditions and care provided (clinical notes).

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Supervisory Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Registered Nurse with current licensure

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Tools

Homecare/Homebase EMR system

Job description

On‑Call Registered Nurse – Hospice

Summary: The on‑call registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing with emphasis on community health and comfort care education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to provide services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. Note: On‑call begins Thursday evening ending Monday; specific times discussed during interview.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care
  
  
  
  • Completes initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness.
  
  
  • Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
  
  
  • Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
    
    
    • Contributes to the plan of care.
    
    
    • Participates in revising the plan of care as necessary.
    
    
  
  
  • Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
  
  
  • Contributes to the care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis, and incorporates palliative nursing actions, including the patient and the family in the planning process.
  
  
  • Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
  
  
  • Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
  
  
  • Adheres to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
  
  
  • Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
  
  
  • Assists the patient and/or caregiver/family with activities of daily living, provision and education, and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward maintaining independence for as long as possible and optional comfort care.
  
  
  • RN will act as Case Manager until a Case Manager is assigned by the Clinical Supervisor or designee and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned patient.
  
  
  
  


• Communication
  
  
  
  • Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
  
  
  • Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
  
  
  • Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self‑care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet, and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
  
  
  • Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
  
  
  • Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
  
  
  • Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
  
  
  
  


• Additional Duties
  
  
  
  • Is responsible for all on‑call duties as defined by the on‑call policy.
  
  
  • Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
  
  
  • Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
  
  
  • Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in‑service classes.
  
  
  
  

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.


• Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.


• Maintains a current CPR certification.


• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.


• Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.


• Self‑directed and able to work with minimal supervision.


• Responsible for supervising home health aide if weekend visits are assigned to the aide.


• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem‑solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.


• Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.


• Homecare/Homebase (Pointcare) EMR system knowledge preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.


• Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients.


• Able to lift supplies and equipment.


• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.


• Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

Check www.pennantgroup.com for more information about the Pennant Group, Inc. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

The Pennant Group, Inc. renews the commitment to being an equal‑opportunity employer. All conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.