Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse – Hospice, Full-Time

River Valley Home Health and Hospice; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Home Health and Hospice in Corpus Christi, Texas seeks an On-Call Registered Nurse to plan, organize and direct hospice care in home settings, with emphasis on comfort and community health education. Weekend on-call begins Thursday evening and ends Monday; specifics discussed at interview.

The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, coordinate care, educate patients and families, administer medications per physician plan, and work with the Interdisciplinary Group to ensure

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with current licensure in the state.
• Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured automobile in good working order.
• Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one in public health, home care or hospice nursing.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• EMR knowledge (Homecare/Homebase/PointCare) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments to determine hospice needs.
• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Contribute to the plan of care and revise as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician’s plan of care.
• Counsel patient and family in nursing and related needs.
• Maintain documentation per procedures and standards.
• Ensure safety and continuity of care across the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Self-directed

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

RN license (state)

NLN-accredited nursing program

CPR certification

Tools

Homecare/Homebase EMR (PointCare)

Job description

SUMMARY

The On-Call registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education/experience and comfort care. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to provide services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. Note: Weekend On-call begins Thursday evening ending Monday. Specific times and other details given at interview.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

• 1. Completes initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patient and family todetermine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current. and previous illness(es).
• 2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• 3. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
  • A. Contributes to the plan of care.
  • B. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
• 4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• 5. Contributes to the care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planningprocess.
• 6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician inthe physician’s plan of care.
• 7. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• 8. Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards ofpersonal and professional conduct.
• 9. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• 10. Assists the patient and/or caregiver/family with the activities of daily living, provision andeducation, and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward maintaining independence for as long as possible and optional comfort care.
• 11. RN will act as Case Manager until a Case Manager is assigned by Clinical Supervisor ordesignee and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned patient.

Communication

• 1. Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’scondition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes asappropriate.
• 2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in thepatient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• 3. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Providesmedication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes andutilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers.Works inconcert with the interdisciplinary group.
• 4. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• 5. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity ofcare.
• 6. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary GroupMembers to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.

Additional Duties

• 1. Is responsible for all on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• 2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and servicesare available.
• 3. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
• 4. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgradesprofessional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation incontinuing education and in-service classes.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
• 2. Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• 3. Maintains a current CPR certification.
• 4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state ororganization requirements and is in good working order.
• 5. Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health,home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.
• 6. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• 7. Management experience not required.Responsible for supervising home health aide ifweekend visits are assigned to the aide.
• 8. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications;nursing skills per competency checklist.
• 9. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
• 10. Homecare/Homebase (PointCare) EMR system knowledge preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.
• 2. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients.
• 3. Able to lift supplies and equipment.
• 4. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.
• 5. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

At Nurses On Wheels, we strive to provide excellent care for individuals of all ages and in all stages of life. Our goal is to help you maintain the highest quality of life in the comfort of your own home. We understand the importance of family and we do our best to treat your family like our own. We are here to support, listen, and respond to your care with compassion and understanding.