Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice, After-Hours

ashealthnet; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adena Hospice is seeking an RN After Hours to provide patient-centered, home-based nursing care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.

The RN After Hours will work in patients' homes under medical direction and will handle resource applications and chart reviews from home when after-hours demand is low, with after-hours scheduling as described.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
• 2 years of hospice experience preferred.
• Experience in clinical management or hospice case management.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and coworkers.
• Remain calm, patient and accommodating; show compassion and caring.
• Knowledgeable on nursing best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time.
• Follow directions and work as a team member.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Designated workspace at home to assist with chart reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as directed by the medical director and/or attending physician.
• Manage and facilitate resource applications to meet patient needs.
• When after-hours needs are low, support chart reviews and patient phone calls from home.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Autonomous work

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

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 - Thursday; 3:30pm - 2:00am

COMPANY: Adena Hospice

SUMMARY

The RN After Hours utilizes the nursing process and evidence-based practice to provide patient driven, holistic care with the collaboration of the Interdisciplinary Team, Medical Director, Primary Care Physician or Attending Physician and Expanded Team (family/caregiver and internal and community-based services involved in providing care to the patient). Develops care protocols that support care for patients receiving hospice services throughout the continuum to assure that care is timely , appropriate , of high quality, and cost effective. Uses health education and technology to promote therapeutic relationships and share decision making between the patient and the interdisciplinary team to support patient self-management, prevention and comfort. Demonstrates leadership in the delivery of care through collaborative strategies with others.

The RN After Hours will provide skilled nursing care in a patient's home as directed by the medical director and/or attending physician. The RN After Hours will manage and facilitate resource applications to meet patient needs. 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. The RN After Hours is responsible for any and all practices and duties within the state specific scope of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
• 2 years of hospice experience preferred.
• Previous experience with clinical management, hospice case management, or other relevant clinical experience.
• 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.

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.