RN On Call

Good Shepherd Hospice; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking an On Call Registered Nurse to serve patients and families in Wichita and surrounding communities. The RN will perform nursing assessments, planning, and care to maximize comfort and health in accordance with the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.

Responsibilities include coordinating care with the care team, communicating with physicians, maintaining records, and guiding patients and caregivers on medications, safety, and daily living activities.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the state where care is provided.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Must maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Demonstrates integrity and teamwork in care plans.

Responsibilities

• Receive patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager or Case Manager and coordinate with physicians and staff.
• Communicate with families and provide bereavement support as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date patient records and ensure Medicare requirements are met.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on medications, care techniques, and safety.
• Provide 24/7 coverage as part of a team delivering hospice care.

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Self-management

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Overview

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate candidate for anOn CallRegistered Nurseserving patients and their families inWichita and 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
• 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