Weekend Hospice RN: On-Call Care & Comfort

Hospice of the Western Reserve; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Retirement benefits

Technology Package

Corporate Discounts

Job summary

Reserve Care (formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve) is seeking an On-Call Nurse to support patients and families after hours in home settings across Ohio.

As an RN, you will assess needs, provide intermittent skilled nursing under physician direction, manage pain and symptoms, and coordinate with physicians. This role requires a valid Ohio RN license and strong communication.

Evenings/weekends schedule; autonomy with team support; a calling to provide compassionate end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with a Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensed RN in state of Ohio.
• Experience preferred in pain and symptom management, oncology, or mental health.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care to all age groups.
• Ability to handle stressful and constantly changing conditions; must be able to make good professional decisions quickly despite stressful atmosphere.
• Ability to access patients and families in any residential and/or public setting in any weather condition.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly proficient in Word and Excel, use of shared team files, a donor database, grant portals and virtual meeting technology
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, good driving record and auto accident insurance at a level acceptable to HWR and/or HWR’s insurer.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and family (RN only).
• Provide intermittent skilled nursing services to the patient under the patient’s physician’s direction.
• Monitor and evaluate pain and symptoms; provide information and assistance to the patient and family to manage those problems.
• Serve as a liaison to the patient’s physician(s) when needed; provide information to the physician based on knowledge relating to the patient’s needs.
• Provide emotional support to the patient and family.
• Refer patients and/or family members to other services when appropriate.
• Provide instruction (health care teaching) to the patient and family as related to care in a residence.
• Make visit to patient’s residence at the time of death.
• Maintain, promptly complete, and return all documentation as required.
• Communicates and acts as liaison with patients, family, and health professionals in a manner that respects confidentiality and dignity.
• Relay pertinent information to appropriate team members.
• Participate in meetings as initiated by team leader.
• Participates in mandatory or elective RC University events, trainings, or in-services as necessary.
• RN’s shall participate in triage coverage as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

Pain management

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reserve Care (formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve) is seeking an On-Call Nurse to support patients and families after hours in home settings across Ohio.

As an RN, you will assess needs, provide intermittent skilled nursing under physician direction, manage pain and symptoms, and coordinate with physicians. This role requires a valid Ohio RN license and strong communication.

Evenings/weekends schedule; autonomy with team support; a calling to provide compassionate end-of-life care.