Registered Nurse Hospice OnCall Coor

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to support hospice patients after hours in West Bloomfield, MI. You will assess patient needs, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and ensure continuity of care during nighttime shifts.

The role requires an RN in Michigan with hospice experience and a valid driver's license; after-hours triage or home visits may be required. This is a 24-hour-per-week position with midnight shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and Michigan RN licensure.
• Hospice experience and understanding of hospice care preferred.
• Ability to adapt policies to meet patient and family needs.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and identifies patient needs after hours.
• Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to provide patient/family care.
• Maintains continuity of care by ensuring patient needs are met.
• May perform after-hours triage or home visits as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Communication

Patient care focus

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Michigan RN license

Job description

Job Description

Shift: Midnights

Status: 24 hours per week; after hours

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assesses and identifies patient needs after hours in accordance with the hospice concept of care. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to provide patient/family care. Maintains the continuity of care by ensuring that patient needs are met. May perform triage on call for the hospice program after hours as assigned, or provide home visits after hours as needed.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

** _EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: _**

• Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing, and current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.


• Requires a minimum of one year Hospice R.N. experience.


• Requires an understanding and acceptance of the Hospice concept of care, and knowledge of normal and abnormal responses of patients and families to hospice care and terminal illness.


• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.


• Hospice certification preferred.


• Requires interpersonal skills to present a positive image of Hospice to those whom are referred to or enrolled in the program.


• Requires the ability to be flexible in adapting policies and procedures to meet the needs presented by Hospice patients and families.