Registered Nurse Weekend Fulltime

NEXT CARE HOSPICE; Fountain Valley (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated hospice team as a weekend on-call RN, providing essential care and support to patients in need. This full-time role offers a unique Baylor-type schedule, allowing you to balance work and personal life while making a significant impact in hospice care. You'll be responsible for triaging after-hours calls, coordinating patient visits, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patients. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for compassionate RNs looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families while enjoying the flexibility of remote work within your community.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospice or palliative care is required.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with physician direction.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record telephonic patient information accurately.
• Verify insurance coverage and communicate with healthcare providers.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse License

Tools

EMR System

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated weekend on-call RN to join our multidisciplinary hospice team. This is a traditional Baylor-type schedule, where you will be on-call from Friday at 5pm through Monday at 8am. You will be paid a full-time salary with benefits for this time frame. The weekend on-call RN will be responsible for triage of any after-hours and weekend phone calls as well as subsequent needed visits. You will communicate with referral sources and determine eligibility and appropriateness for weekend hospice referrals as well as any needed admissions. This is a remote position but you must live within LA or Orange County as on-call visits will span both counties.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record telephonic patient information accurately, coordinate patient on-call visits and potential referrals and visit them timely.
• Verify insurance coverage and benefits, and communicate effectively with doctors, patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies with new referrals.
• Assist in the updating of care plans, medications, DME, and any patient changes in the EMR system.
• Communicate with physicians after patient assessments using SBAR format, and follow up as needed with patients and families.
• Remote QA of hospice EMR as needed when daytime visits are not needed.

Experience

• Previous experience in hospice or palliative care required.
• Strong assessment skills and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary care team.

Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions with physician direction in on-call situations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Hospital Medicine

Physical Setting

Long term care

Ability to Commute

Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

Fountain Valley, CA 92708: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person