RN on Call

Good Shepherd Hospice; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking an On Call Registered Nurse to serve patients and families in Newton and surrounding communities. The RN provides assessment, planning and care to maximize comfort per the interdisciplinary plan of care.

The role is full-time with 3-12 hour shifts and requires RN licensure in the state, hospice experience preferred, and a commitment to compassionate end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as RN in the state of care.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to privacy policies.
• Team player who follows care plans and directions.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to travel as needed.
• Background checks must be passed.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient assignments from the Care Manager and coordinates with physicians and hospice staff.
• Cultivates communication and bereavement skills with families.
• Maintains regular communication with attending physician about patient/family care.
• Contacts families of new patient assignments and maintains ongoing communication as requested.
• Collects data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors influencing patient health and includes it in the Plan of Care.
• Maintains up-to-date patient records and submits required Medicare paperwork.
• Instructs patient and caregiver on medication administration, side effects, personal care, lifting and safety.
• Communicates any unusual or problematic issues to the Care Manager.
• Attends hospice team meetings and care plan conferences as needed.
• Provides support during time of death and participates in 24/7 coverage.
• Evaluates hospice aides every two weeks and LPN at least monthly.
• Pursues ongoing learning about hospice philosophy and pain management.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Integrity

Time management

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Overview

**OFFERING A $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate candidate for anOn CallRegistered Nurseserving patients and their families inNewtonand surrounding communities.The Hospice RN provides nursing assessment, planning and care tomaximize the comfort and health of patients and families inaccordance with the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.

• On Call Position
• Full-time, 3 - 12 Hours Shifts
• Previous experience in hospice, home health, or geriatrics preferred

Responsibilities

• Receives patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager or Case Manager. Initiates communication with attending physicians, hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Cultivates communication and bereavement skills.
• Maintains regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient/family care.
• Contacts families of new patient assignment, maintains regular communication as requested or desired by family.
• Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data into the Plan of Care.
• Maintains up to date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur. Turn paperwork into office as required by Medicare and Good Shepherd Hospice policies and procedures.
• Instructs the patient and caregiver:
  • How to administer medication, recognizing side effects, and adverse reactions.
  • How to perform personal care and oral hygiene.
  • How to assist in lifting, moving, ambulation and exercise.
  • Disaster/Safety Management.
  • How to prepare for the events preceding death.
• Informs the Patient Care Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Attends the Hospice team meetings and other patient conferences, including care plan meetings, as deemed necessary by the Patient Care Manager.
• Provides appropriate support at time of death.
• Shares in providing 24-hour, seven days a week coverage to patients and families.
• Evaluates hospice aides every two weeks.
• Evaluate LPN at a minimum of one time per month.
• Through individualized studies, learn and develop understanding of hospice philosophy.
• Become proficient in pain management through individualized reading, in services or seminars.
• All other task assigned

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state in which the care is provide
• Hospice experience preferred
• Must be of high integrity including maintenance of confidential information including all patient records
• Works as a team player, following directions and adhering to defined care plans
• Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
• Strong Organizational and Self-Management Skills
• Critical Thinker with Good Judgment
• Works as a team player, following directions and adhering to defined care plans
• Can successfully pass background checks
• Valid Driver's License
• Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care

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