Registered Nurse (RN) Nights & Weekends

Capital Caring; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for Nights & Weekends to provide essential care to patients in their homes or facilities. This role involves following established care plans, ensuring comfort, and supporting families during critical times. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, with experience in hospice or palliative care being highly valued. Join a compassionate team that values evidence-based practices and critical thinking skills to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of staff nurse experience in a comparable setting.
• Hospice and/or palliative care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients with emergent, critical needs in a timely manner.
• Supervise nursing care in home care and facility settings.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

BLS (CPR)

Nursing Assessment

Education

Degree in Nursing

Tools

Healthcare Provider BLS

Job description

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN)-Nights & Weekends is prepared to handle all on-going needs, in addition to urgent needs of patients and their families after hours in their homes or facility. The RN Nights & Weekends follows the established care plan of the patient while ensuring comfort care to the patient and support to family members.

Location: DC, Largo MD

Schedule: Full-time: 7 shifts per 2 weeks. Hours vary between 5:00pm-8:00am, holiday and weekends.

COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start.

Responsibilities

The RN Nights & Weekends visits patients with emergent, critical needs in a timely manner. The RN or LPN Nights & Weekends arranges for, teaches, and supervises nursing care of patients in home care and facility settings in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The RN Nights & Weekends makes nursing assessments and uses critical thinking skills to provide care based on evidence-based practice, within scope of practice. May be asked to rotate to other regions/departments.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

Must have one year of staff nurse experience in a comparable setting/unit. Hospice and/or palliative care experience is strongly preferred.

Education Requirements

Must have a degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Licensure and/or Certification Requirements

Requires licensure from the governing body of practice for the District of Columbia, State of Maryland, and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia, based on the state/jurisdiction of practice. Licensure from compact state is acceptable. Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR) is required to practice in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. A CHPN certification is a plus.

Driver's License

Must have a driver's license in good standing and access to a vehicle during working hours.