What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) | Hospice After Hours position at Alternate Solutions Health Network?
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
Company: Redcrest Hospice
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:30 AM, with every other weekend required. This position follows a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation, providing a balanced work schedule with a full week off between rotations.
Location: Bloomington, IN and surrounding areas
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will make a difference in the lives of our patients. Our nurses give our patients the greatest gift – the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment.
As a RN you will support a team of nurses and patients by responding to after-hours patient needs. You will have the opportunity to provide one on one patient care and work at the top of your license. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. This is a salaried position. We pay mileage and have bonus opportunities. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.
HOW YOU'LL WORK:
You will support patients by responding to after-hours needs. You'll provide skilled nursing care in a patient's home as directed by the attending physician. You will work autonomously, so you need to be efficient in managing your time. You'll be responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice outlined by the state. If there are minimal to no after-hours needs during your shift, you will help with chart review or patient phone calls from your home.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Plan of Care: Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform OASIS assessments (If you don’t already know this assessment, we will teach you!) to develop an individualized care plan and adjust as needs change.
Minimize Patient Risk: Administer medication as prescribed by the physician and help decrease re-hospitalizations by prioritizing visits for high-risk patients.
Supervision: Oversee and supervise total care of patient provided by nurse aides and LPNs
Continuity of Care: Manage multi-disciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Family Educator/Advocate: Educate the patient and family on the disease process using teach back methods to ensure patient and family understanding.
Policies: Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and physicians to ensure optimal care is provided.
Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
Chart Review: Complete chart reviews, if needed based upon after-hours needs, to support patient care and regulatory compliance.
HARD & SOFT SKILLS:
Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude
Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions
REQUIREMENTS:
Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
Minimum one-year experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
Designated workspace at home to assist with chart reviews if there are minimal to no after-hours needs.
Capable of all physical demands.
We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family.
Health Requirements: Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions that would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions listed below. Blood borne exposure risk is none.
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We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.