RN On Call Nurse; Weekends

RN On Call Nurse (Weekends) – Ascend Health

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!

Responsibilities:

• 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 focusing 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 MA to ensure that problems, intervention, goals and outcomes are accurately and clearly states and charges are reflected as they occur.
• Assesses and collaborates with Medical Director to determine initial and ongoing 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.

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.

Benefits:

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

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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