Hospice On Call RN 7 on 7 off
Company: Affinity Care of Virginia
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
Job Title/Position: Hospice On Call RNReports To: Clinical
DirectorJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:The On-Call Hospice RN is
responsible for responding to all of the Hospice patient census and
their families, as well as handling any referrals or community
inquiries outside of office hours (nights, weekends and holidays).
The on-call nurse will provide urgent clinical and psychosocial
interventions for patients and their families, skilled pain and
symptom management and collaboration with providers within and
outside of the hospice team to maximize positive patient outcomes.
The work of the On-Call Hospice RN provides considerable
consideration for independent assessment and judgement in crisis
situations, utilizing and consulting with the Hospice Medical
Director and administrator on call as indicated.ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS/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.
- Provides interim guidance to the patient and family regarding
diagnosis, medications, treatments and progress.
- Documents patient care thoroughly and timely.
- Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical
documentation regarding patient's condition and care given. Records
pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
- Communicates and 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.
- Collaborates with vendors to obtain DME, supplies and
medications when needed after-hours.
- Collaborates with the hospital and other community residential
staffing to adjust interventions and plans of care as needed.
- Conducts after hours hospice admissions as necessary.
- Participates in mandatory meetings as required.
- Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and
maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills
through attendance and participation in continuing education and
in-services.
- Fulfills the obligation of requested assignments.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Understands and is committed to the hospice philosophy of care.
- Functions effectively as a team member.
- Holds a comprehensive knowledge of medication, treatment and
therapies for pain and symptom management.
- Visits patients wherever they call home.
- Consults with physicians, other team members and administrative
staff as indicated.
- 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 Virginia as a Registered Nurse.
- Preferably has two years of experience in hospice, homecare,
hospital medical-surgical or oncology nursing.
- Understands and works within state and federal laws and
regulations and nursing scope of practice.
- Understands documentation requirements and is able to complete
documentation in a timely manner.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in
accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good
working order.
- Must maintain current driver's license and automobile
insurance, providing own transportation.
- Once an offer of employment is made, it is contingent upon
satisfactory references, as requested, and criminal background
checks by regulation.
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills,
problem solving skills, basic computer skills, basic math skills
and 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.
Keywords: Affinity Care of Virginia, Roanoke , Hospice On Call RN 7 on 7 off, Healthcare , Roanoke, Virginia
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