RN On Call Weekends

Good Shepherd Hospice; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Hospice in Dallas is seeking an on-call Registered Nurse to serve patients and families in Dallas and surrounding communities.

The role requires coordinating with the care team, maintaining patient records and assisting with medication administration, personal care and safety. This position supports 24/7 coverage on weekends and holidays as part of the on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and information.
• Work as a team player and follow defined care plans.
• Demonstrate integrity and compassion in care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager or Case Manager and coordinates care with physicians and hospice staff.
• Maintains regular communication with attending physicians regarding patient and family care.
• Informs families of new patient assignments and maintains ongoing contact as requested.
• Collects data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors and updates the plan of care accordingly.
• Keeps up-to-date patient records and ensures Medicare and hospice policies are followed.
• Instructs patient and caregiver on medication administration, personal care and safety.
• Participates in team meetings and care conferences and provides support at time of death.
• Provides 24/7 coverage as part of a rotating on-call schedule.

Skills

RN license

Hospice experience

Integrity

Confidentiality

Compassion

Team player

Strong organizational skills

Background check clearance

Driver's license

Job description

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate candidate for anOn CallRegistered Nurse serving patients and their families inDallasand surrounding communities.

Overview

• On Call Position
• Friday 5pm to Monday 8am
• 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