Hospice Registered Nurse on call

Job Description

Job Description

Hospice Registered Nurse on call

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals. As an On-Call Hospice RN, you will be responsible for providing urgent clinical and psychosocial interventions for patients and their families, as well as handling referrals and community inquiries outside of office hours. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of terminally ill patients and their loved ones, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Consistent availability by telephone and email during assigned shifts

• Conducts urgent physical and psychosocial assessments of the patient and family during after hours and determines appropriate interventions

• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient

• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process

• Provides skilled nursing care focusing on pain control and symptom management

• Documents patient care thoroughly and timely

• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical documentation regarding patient's condition and care given

• Collaborates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required

• Works closely with members of the IDG to provide continuity of care and support for the patient and family

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Understands and is committed to the hospice philosophy of care

• Holds a comprehensive knowledge of medication, treatment and therapies for pain and symptom management

• Relates to and cares for people from all walks of life in a calm, courteous and professional manner

• Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA laws and company policy

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Maintains current unencumbered license to practice in the commonwealth of NJ as a Registered Nurse

• Preferably has two years of experience in hospice, homecare, hospital medical-surgical or oncology nursing

Job Type: FULL_TIME

Minimum Years of Experience: 2

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and compassionate RN who is passionate about delivering high-quality care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Please review the qualifications and responsibilities carefully to ensure you meet the requirements. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please apply today!