What are the responsibilities and job description for the On Call RN position at Allelon Hospice & Palliative Care?
Mission Statement:
We will serve our patients and their family by providing for their physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort. We will serve our team members by shepherding them with the values.
Company Overview:
Our company may not be for everyone... If you’re not a fan of collaboration, or not compassionate about caring for others, then we’re probably not the right fit for you. But if you have a big heart, a desire to care for and to improve the lives of others, then we’d love to hear from you.
It is our mission to shepherd our employees. We value family, faith, relationships, professional goals, personal goals, and work/life balance. We are creating a company culture that you will value.
Responsibilities:
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Triages after hour calls with assessment and effectively communicates directives to patients and caregivers. Completes visits to address identified issues, performs interventions and communicates instructions and outcomes with patients, caregivers and staff.
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Demonstrates the ability to transfer scientific knowledge from social, biological and physical sciences in applying the nursing process.
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Demonstrates knowledge and competency in performing baseline-nursing skills. Maintains clinical competencies according to Hospice standards.
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Evaluates and admits only qualifying patients according to Medicare eligibility requirements.
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Administers all medications and treatments according to Hospice policy and procedure, accepted standards of care and Hospice guidelines.
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Communicates effectively with patients, families and physicians.
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Performs accurate assessments, develops and implements a written Plan of Care with the patient, following physician's orders and according to Hospice guidelines. Performs and documents nursing interventions including patient education according to the Plan of Care and adapts these actions as patient needs change.
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Documents patient status in an accurate, timely and concise manner as required by Hospice policy. Addresses patient needs and problems, nursing intervention and patient response, safety interventions and education and teaching.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
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Competitive salary
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BCBS medical benefits
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Dental & vision (Guardian)
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PTO paid holidays
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Mileage reimbursement
Requirements:
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, ADN-RN, BSN
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2 years experience in nursing, preferred
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Valid state driver’s license and current automobile liability insurance