Hospice Visit RN - Weekends

Title: Hospice Visit RN - Weekend Option (Baylor Shift)

Schedule: 8am - 8pm on Saturday and Sunday** (36 hours worth of pay, see note below)

Location: Field-based, varies throughout the territory based on patient need. Mileage reimbursement is provided at 76 cents per mile

Pay: $42.34 to $50.81 per hour** (36 hours of pay per week, see note below)

Note: This RN position will work 24 hours per week, but will receive 36 hours worth of pay

The Weekend Option Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing nursing services to assigned patients. RNs provide direct patient care, collaborate with the other Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members within the care team, and with other health care providers in various care settings. Patient care provided by RNs is done in a manner that promotes an interdisciplinary team approach, respects patients'/families' goals for care, meets Medicare/Medicaid conditions of participation and accreditation requirements and reflects the mission and philosophy of TRU Community Care.

The Weekend Option RN provides additional payment incentive to nursing staff members who work every weekend. This RN is required to work every weekend and work at least two 12-hour shifts (24 hours) in the weekend allotted timeframe but will be paid for three shifts (36 hours).

• The After hours Registered Nurse will primarily conduct after hours home visits and provide care to patients, as delegated by the Phone Triage Nurse.
• Provides nursing care to meet the patient’s needs in accordance with the patient’s hospice plan of care.
• Cross-train on phone triage to assist Triage RN team as necessary.
• Correctly identifies, communicates, and collaborates on patient problems/priorities/issues based upon assessment data.
• Establishes measurable patient goals and communicates an on-going plan of care appropriately to the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Recognizes changes in the clinical status of the patient and reports findings to the appropriate team member.
• Collaborates with patient/family when developing the plan of care, adjusting communication style as necessary.

• Must possess a current RN license in the state of Colorado
• Must have a minimum of one year RN experience – hospice or home health experience highly preferred
• Must successfully pass required background checks and drug screening
• Requires travel to multiple work locations