RN - On-Call Nights and Weekends 7 on / 7 off

The On-Call Registered Nurse 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 individual and families within their homes and communities. This position would help cover call for nights and weekends (7 days on and 7 days off). Responsibilities Available to receive and respond to calls 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. Assess 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. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting, and one (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in home care/hospice preferred. Current licensure in State and CPR certification. Bachelor’s degree, with one (1) year of hospice care experience preferred. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Hospice admission experience preferred. Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr Legacyfamilyhospice