On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Neenah, Wi This caring hospice organization recognizes the significance of each precious, end-of-life journey. We will do all we can to provide an empowering hospice experience to each patient we have the privilege of working with. We are seeking a talented Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for On-call nights & weekends / 7 days on & 7 days off. Job Summary: The On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse directs the immediate services necessary to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. The schedule for this position is 7On/7Off; 5p-8a Monday -Thursday and 5p-8a Friday-Monday. Responsibilities: Available to receive and respond to calls from Triage during assigned shifts making visits to patients with changing conditions, and completing weekend admissions. Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs for after-hours calls. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process. Assesses and evaluates patient's status by: Writing and initiating plan of care Re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care. After-hours on-call responsibilities included remaining available for all calls related to patient care and making all appropriate visits as necessary. Remaining with patient and or family through a crisis period until resolved and or relieved. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert #J-18808-Ljbffr Resource 1 Staffing