RN On Call Nurse - Weekend

Job Title RN On Call Nurse – Central Jersey Hours Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Responsibilities Assumes responsibility for patient visits or on‑call schedules, including the assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating phases of the nursing process. Provides hospice nursing care with a focus on pain control and symptom management. Initiates communication with attending physicians, hospice staff, and agencies as needed to coordinate care and resources for the patient/family. Maintains regular communication with direct supervisor to review assignments. Maintains up‑to‑date documentation at point of service, ensuring accurate and clear statements of problems, plans, actions, and goals, and reflects charges as they occur according to agency policy and Medicare regulation. Administers medication in accordance with federal and state laws and the policies of the hospice. Maintains current patient records and documents in accordance with Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ policies. Assesses and collaborates with the Medical Director to determine initial and ongoing eligibility of hospice patients. Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home‑care needs. Anticipates end‑stage disease processes and related pain and symptom management. Regularly re‑evaluates patient’s nursing needs. Uses assessment data to determine care‑plan needs. Initiates appropriate preventive and palliative nursing procedures. Counsels the patient and family on meeting end‑of‑life needs. Performs a comprehensive death note when appropriate. Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and reports any changes in condition. Communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate the care plan. Participates in on‑call duties as defined by the on‑call policy. Ensures arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are made. Qualifications State‑certified RN license. Experience in hospice or home‑health care (required). Excellent documentation skills and ability to work independently. Strong communication skills. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Availability to travel locally within assigned territory. Benefits Competitive salary. Comprehensive health‑care benefits. 401(k) retirement plan. Paid time off. Mileage reimbursement. Opportunities for advancement and career growth. Equal Opportunity Statement Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA/M/F/DV #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascend Health