RN – Overnight On-Call - Per Diem

Niagara Hospice; Town of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Home Care team on a per-diem basis in Lockport, NY. The On-Call RN delivers skilled hospice nursing care during overnight on-call shifts and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, patient and family support, and coordination of services. Desirable candidates travel within Niagara County and hold an NY RN license with a valid NY

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license and registration.
• Current New York State driver's license.
• Ability to travel throughout Niagara County service area.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled hospice nursing services during scheduled on-call shifts.
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessment and direct/indirect patient care.
• Coordinate care with physicians and IDT to ensure timely hospice services.
• Offer education, emotional support and symptom management to patients and families.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Education

New York State RN license

Nursing degree

New York State driver's license

Job description

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Lockport, NY, US

Niagara Hospice is looking for a compassionate RN to join our Home Care team on a per-diem basis.

Hours:Overnight On-Call: 4:30pm-8:30am. Weekend day on-call also available for pick-up.

Position Summary:

The Per Diem On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled hospice nursing services to Niagara Hospice patients and their families during scheduled on-call shifts. The On-Call RN provides comprehensive clinical assessment, direct and indirect patient care, symptom management, education, emotional support, and coordination of services to promote patient comfort, safety, dignity, and quality of life.

The On-Call RN responds to patient and family needs by telephone and/or through in-person nursing visits and collaborates with physicians, the interdisciplinary team (IDT), clinical leadership, and other members of the care team to ensure timely and appropriate hospice care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license and registration.
• Current New York State driver's license.
• Ability to travel throughout Niagara County service area.

Core Competencies:

• Clinical judgment and critical thinking
• Compassionate patient- and family-centered care
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Crisis management and problem-solving
• Organization and prioritization
• Accountability and professional integrity
• Cultural humility and respect for individual values and preferences
• Ability to function effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Adaptability and flexibility in a changing clinical environment