RN On Call Nurse – Weekend Job Edison area,New Jersey USA,Nursing

Great new Career Opportunity in
Hospice!

Now Hiring –
RN On Call Nurse – Central Jersey

Hours:
Sat and Sun 8am-5pm, Fri 5pm-10pm

The
RN-On Call Nurse
is responsible for, but not limited to:

Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process

Provides hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment docusing on pain control and symptom management

Initiates communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family

Maintains regular communication with direct supervisor to review assignments

Maintains up to date documentation at point of service so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and charges are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulation

Administers medication in accordance with all federal and state laws and the policies of the Hospice along with LTC staff

Maintains current patient records and documents in accordance with the policies of Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ to ensure that problems, intervention, goals and outcomes are accurately and clearly states and charges are reflected as they occur

Assess and collaborates with Medical Director to determine initial and on going eligibility of the hospice patient

Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs

Can anticipate end stage disease process and related pain and symptom management

Regularly re-evaluates patient's nursing needs

Uses assessment data to determine care plan needs

Initiates appropriate preventive and palliative nursing procedures

Counsels the patient and family in meeting end of life needs

Performs a comprehensive death note when appropriate

Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition

Communicates with other members of the IDT to coordinate the care plan

Participates in On-call duties as defined by the on-call policy

Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are needed

Benefits:

Competitive Salaries
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement
Opportunities to advance and grow your career
And More!

Education:

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Professional

Experience:

Must have a State Certified RN license
Experience in either Hospice or home health care, REQUIRED
Must have excellent documentation skills and the ability to work independently.
Strong communication skills.
Valid driver's license & reliable transportation.
Must be available to travel locally within assigned territory.

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

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