RN Hospice Weekend On Call

Pathways Healthcare; Westwood (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Mileage Reimbursement

Weekend pay

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare is hiring a part-time nurse to provide in-home nursing care in the Westwood area. The role covers weekends with a schedule of Saturday-Sunday, 8:30 am to 8:00 pm, serving Westwood and surrounding communities.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of nursing experience, a nursing degree, and proficiency with electronic medical records. You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics.
• Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health care laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Adminsisters medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Initiates the plan of care and revises as patient status and needs change.
• Responds promptly to afterhours calls (Weekends 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM).
• Assesses patient needs through triaging and in-home care when needed.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners and interdisciplinary team to plan strong care.
• Responds to inquiries from patients, caregivers, and medical team.
• Consults patients and caregivers before, during and after treatment.

Skills

2+ years nursing experience

Excellent bedside manner

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Position Details:

• Main Office location: Westwood, MA
• Service Area: Westwood, Quincy, Weymouth, Holbrook, Brockton, Attleboro, Taunton areas
• Job Type: Part-time
• Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am – 8:00 pm

Responsibilities:

• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Responds promptly to incoming calls during afterhours. (Weekends 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM)
• Assesses patient’s needs through triaging and providing in-home care when needed.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners and interdisciplinary team to contribute a strong Plan of Care for each patient.
• Responds to inquiries and concerns from patients, their caregivers, and their medical team.
• Consults patients and caregivers before, during and after treatment.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics is desirable.
• Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Proficient with electronic medical records.
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of health care laws and regulations.
• Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Pay Structure: Base Compensation ($600 per weekend) + Paid per visit ($50) and per admission ($100). Visits over 60 minutes are paid at $75. Training and meetings are paid hourly at $35/hr.
• Mileage Reimbursement ($0.36/mile)
• 401(k) Match.