What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Weekday After Hours On-Call 2A position at Big Bend Hospice?
Job Summary:
This is a full-time RN position that will provide on-call support as part of our On-Call Team. The On-Call Registered Nurse assists patients and caregivers in the eight county Big Bend Hospice services area through the dying process. This position works a 7 day on, seven days off schedule.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises LPN and Hospice Aide as needed.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides quality patient care and manages direct care to patients and families as part of the Interdisciplinary Team [IDT], incorporating appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up. Participates in providing 24-hour/day, 7-day/week patient care. * [*on-call rotation coverage as needed].
- Provides palliative nursing care to patients and families applying appropriate nursing interventions which incorporate physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural components consistent with the established patient/family plan of care as developed by the IDT. *
- Revises and updates the patient/family plan of care in response to changing patient and family needs collaborating with other members of the IDT to determine covered services that are consistent with the patient/family goals of care. *
- Completes all clinical documentation consistent and compliant with the state nurse practice act, best practice hospice professional nurse standards, licensing/regulatory guidelines, and organizational policy/procedures at the point of care as appropriate. *
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, vendors, pharmacies and/or facility staff to enhance the coordination of patient care. *
- Demonstrates clinical skills regarding case management, application of Big Bend Hospice [BBH] policy and procedure, intravenous skills, pain medication titration, symptom management and patient/family relationships. *
- Demonstrates competence in a variety of patient visit types and care situations (on-call visit, death event, continuation of Continuous Home Care, admission, discharge, transfer, triage revocation, General Inpatient). *
- Provides and reinforces family/caregiver education designed to enhance their comfort and independence in providing patient care and support. *
- Willing to provide patient care in adjacent counties as situations warrant. *
- Performs other duties as requested. *
*Designates Essential Function of the position.
Weekday after hours on call Monday through Thursday 5pm to 8am.
Qualifications:Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and troubleshoot/handle patient/family crisis situations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Familiar with EMR systems.
• Must have a current Florida Driver’s License, valid auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Education and Experience:
• Valid/current Florida licensure as a RN.
• Bachelor of Nursing Degree required.
• 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in hospice or home health.
• Hospice/Palliative Care experience required; CHPN preferred.
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Must possess a valid Florida Drivers' License, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.