Weekend Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health -Full-time

After Hours RN
The After Hours RN will provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient's family after normal business hours on an on-call basis; manage an interdisciplinary group consisting of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and support staff to enhance the quality of hospice care; and case manages all assigned patient clinical records. Weekend Schedule, day shift.
This role also includes after-hours availability, telephone triage response, clinical support, care coordination, admission-related coordination, triage follow-up, visit synchronization, and other activities necessary to support continuity of care and operational needs.
Assures the highest quality of care is provided and documented in accordance with the Plan of Care.
Helps develop and implement the Hospice Plan of Care as prescribed by the physician and in conjunction with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Group.
Responsible for the education of the patient, family or other caregivers in relation to needs identified on the Plan of Care, including, but not exclusive of, medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient.
Works closely with other members of the Interdisciplinary Group to provide all-inclusive physical, psychosocial, educational, emotional and spiritual services including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.
Maintains primary control and professional management of each patient and acts as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team so as to be fully aware and abreast of all clinical issues, staffing and scheduling concerns.
Reports any change in the patient's condition to both the Attending Physician and Hospice Physician.
Maintains close contact with the patient's family and/or significant others to provide information, support, and continuity of care.
Maintains an accurate and updated medical record, including all Interdisciplinary notes, Plans of Care, initial and on-going assessments and any other information pertinent to the care of the patient.
Performs on-going review and follow up on assigned patient clinical records to assure quality services are provided, standards of practice are followed, and compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements is met and maintained.
Practices infection control measures and standard precautions.
Participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program.
Completes required Company annual training.
Registered Nurse

A minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN, either in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice or home health. School internships and clinical hours may be considered as experience in individual cases.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration:
Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment
Maintains all qualifications required to perform the After Hours RN role, including completion of required onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing competency requirements.
Equipment/Tools/Work-Aids :

• Must be able to effectively operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier and cell phone/beeper. Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families; knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services; knowledge of community resources; knowledge of general nursing practice; thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes :
• Responsible functioning in the workplace, maturity, cooperation, flexibility, tact in dealing with co-workers and all members of the hospice team.

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):
~ National & Local Recognition Programs
~ Additional Full-Time Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Heartland Hospice
At Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our place is by the side of those who need us from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:
Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
Home health care: Heartland Home Health
Illumia Health
With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.