Registered Nurse (RN) - On Call Nurse Hospice

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Provides clinical support and assists in the coordination and delivery of patient care services during or after normal business hours. Performs data/order entry, clinical record reviews, and other clinical tasks related to the provision of patient care. Plans, organizes, and directs care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of the patient and family in their homes and communities.

• Performs telephone triage for patients calling during or after hours utilizing critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgement
• Performs assessments of patient status, provides direct nursing care, and addresses immediate needs related to physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors. Provides educational opportunities for patients, families, and clinical staff focusing on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning.
• Performs data/order entry, clinical record reviews and other clinical tasks related to the provision of patient care.
• Provides hand-off communication to RN covering next shift, interdisciplinary team members, and/or Clinical Manager as appropriate regarding triage information, patient status updates, and patients who require a follow up visit or phone call.

• Specialized Diploma NLN approved/accredited nursing program
• 1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to care for patients based on the population served.
• Demonstrates good critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgement.
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform duties with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrates team behaviors and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates ability to multitask and work with multiple interruptions and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrates evidence of competency as per department/unit specific competency assessment criteria.
• Demonstrates excellent time management and organization, and prioritization skills to manage workload.
• Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of agency and network clinical policies, procedures, and resource materials.
• Ability to facilitate difficult and complex conversations related to goals of care.
• BLS
  - Basic Life Support AHA
  - American Heart Association Within 30 Days and
• RN
  - Licensed Registered
  - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and
• DL
  - Driver's
  - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• DL
  - Driver's
  - State of New Jersey Upon Hire

• Associate's Degree Nursing or
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• 1 year home health/hospice experience and
• 1 year nursing experience in a clinical office setting or phone triage/on call responsibilities
• AMB-BC
  - Ambulatory Care Nursing-Board Certified
  - American Nurses Credentialing Center within 3 Years or
• CHPN
  - Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse
  - Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association within 3 Years

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples:
Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
* Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

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