Hospice RN On-Call

Hospice RN On-Call

This position will provide on-call nursing services to the OKC Metro area. Shift: Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:00am

Valir Hospice provides terminally ill patients and their families with customized medical care and pain management, as well as emotional and spiritual support. At Valir Hospice our team is committed to the belief that each of us has the right to die free of pain and with dignity. We're a family of dedicated professionals who care for terminally ill patients using individualized pain and symptom-management plans to enhance the patient's quality of life.

Our hospice professionals are dedicated to providing patients with the compassion and care they deserve.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, retention and referral bonuses
• Outstanding Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and a paid day off for your birthday
• 401K Company match on day one
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Recognition

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees patient cases from admission to death/discharge.
• Completes all nursing assessments for each patient assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining patient medication profiles, updating as needed, while insuring updated profile is in patient charts at the office, as well as in the facility or home.
• Updates the plan of care for each assigned patient every two weeks.
• Completes the recertification process by assessing and accurately documenting findings on appropriate forms.
• Makes RN supervisory visits every 14 days on all assigned patients.
• Completes admissions as assigned.
• Provides on-call hours as determined by Patient Care Manager.
• Accurately communicates patients' information to Patient Care Manager and medical staff.
• Participates in sharing of knowledge through in-services, staff meetings, and assisting in orientation of new personnel.
• Performs routine duties without physical supervision.
• Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process.
• Makes sound judgments based on factual information, while seeking guidance and direction as needed for performance of all duties.
• Provides support to patients and families in a courteous manner with a positive tone.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care.
• Provides nursing care to patients according to established policies and procedures.
• Checks status of medications provided by Hospice at each visit, and reorders as needed.
• Takes and records vital signs of the patient in an accurate and precise manner.
• Reports and records any changes in condition or behavior of the patient.
• Communicates concerns and/or changes to all disciplines.
• Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education, Licenses, Certifications and

Experience:

• Current Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR Certification.
• 1-2 years of experience in home health or hospice, LTCF preferred.

Physical Requirements:

(Subject to Reasonable Accommodation)

• Ability to speak, hear, and read English.
• Lift up to 20 lbs. from floor to 36", and from 36" to 64". (Occasional)
• Sitting. (Occasional)
• Walk up to.25 miles. (Occasional)
• Stand. (Occasional)
• Sustained forward bending/sitting. (Occasional)
• Repetitive Squat. (Occasional)
• Push/Pull up to 75 lbs. of force at 36". (Occasional)
• Kneel. (Occasional)
• Full body range of motion. (Constant)
• Grasp of various sizes and weights up to 50 lbs. (Constant)
• Sustained squat. (Occasional)
• Balance in walking, standing, carrying, and moving patients and equipment, etc. (Constant)