Hospice Weekend On-Call

Friday 5pm-Monday 8am

About us: Traditions Health brings the healthcare that patients need to the comfort of their own home. Our goal is to help patients have the best quality of life possible surrounded by the people they love. Our healthcare professionals are there when patients need us, providing the care they need in the place they want to be - home.

Job Summary: Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients and their families, and a referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse, current Driver’s License.

Experience: One year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:

• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proof of current CPR

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance

Essential Functions:

• Completes initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health patients/clients
• Completes assessments at appropriate time points, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) or other assessments as appropriate to the patient.
• Regularly re-evaluates the patient's/client’s nursing needs and evaluates the outcomes of care.
• Develops, initiates, and revises the plan of care as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Refers to other services as needed. Plans for the discharge of the patient/client from services.
• Furnishes those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill. Counsels the patient/client and their family in meeting nursing and related needs. Uses infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
• Coordinates services. Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's/client’s condition and needs.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payors.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency.
• Supervises, teaches, and provides clinical direction to other nursing personnel. Assigns home health aides to specific patients. Supervises LPNs/LVNs and paraprofessionals providing services to patients/clients. May only conduct aide competency evaluations if qualified with two years of clinical experience and one year of home health experience.
• Promotes the Agency ‘s philosophy and administrative policies.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients/clients and their families as assigned.
• Provides effective communication to patients/clients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals.

Benefits and More
Traditions Health is highly invested in not only your overall health, but also your future. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our employees. Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Full range of health Insurance-Medical, Dental & Vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance)
• Generous PTO (that increases with your tenure)
• Fleet Car for eligible employees
• 401k matching
• Health savings Account
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Be a part of a culture of learning that will take your professional growth to another level with collaborative thoughtful team members.

Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations