What are the responsibilities and job description for the After Hours Nurse - RN position at EverHeart Hospice?
Position Available: RN FT - 36 hours per week - 3 12-hour shifts, 8p-830am, every 4th weekend and holiday rotation.
Summary of Position: The After-Hours Nurse is responsible for direct patient care after business hours.
Education And Experience
EverHeart Hospice was established in 1980 and is a legacy non-profit, community-based hospice organization. Our mission is to provide exceptional and individualized end-of-life experiences for patients and families. Through the course of care, our patients and families become part of the family. The end-of-life journey is a milestone in life, and we strive to make this journey a memorable experience for each patient and their loved ones. This defines our hospice and the care we provide. Consider joining our team of hospice professionals today! Benefits of joining the team: Medical, Dental/Vision Benefits PTO, Sick time/Paid Holidays 401(k) and 401(k) Matching (after 1 year) Clothing Allowance Mileage reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance Initial scrubs provided on hire Employee Discount Programs Agency Qualifies for PSLF on student loans Comprehensive Lifestyle benefits
Summary of Position: The After-Hours Nurse is responsible for direct patient care after business hours.
Education And Experience
- Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
- Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio and the eligibility to obtain licensure in the State of Indiana or current RN licensure in the State of Indiana and the eligibility to obtain licensure in the State of Ohio.
- Minimum of two years of experience in Medical/Surgical, Oncology or community health nursing.
- Hospice experience preferred.
- Provide competent nursing care to assigned patient through skilled symptom management, emotional support, appropriate teaching and timely response to patient and family needs including:
- Routine Homecare Visits
- End of Life /Continuous Care
- Referrals and Admissions
- Care Center Assistance
- Chart Reviews
- Other duties as assigned.
- Provide patient/family services according to established Plan of Care and signed physician orders. Consult patient’s physician and/or Medical Director when necessary and initiate appropriate telephone orders for changes in Plan of Care
- Explain hospice services and benefits in regard to Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurances and knows when to use Palliative Care Interventions and ABNs.
- Obtain and enter orders from Medical Directors and Physicians when deemed appropriate.
- Order appropriate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for patient.
- Perform competent initial nursing assessments.
- Facilitate continuity of care by coordinating admission of home-care patients to in-patient setting (hospital, nursing home), as needed.
- Work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the patients and families and agency backup schedule.
- Complete all documentation as required by the organization in compliance with Agency policy, accreditation bodies, and governing requirements.
- Maintain clinical competency for assigned responsibilities and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Shall have a valid driver’s license.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work independently without supervision.
- Travel to other sites as needed. Travel may be in inclement weather.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. of supplies or equipment.
- Requires various amounts of sitting, standing, twisting, turning, bending, lifting and walking.
- Ability to assist with patient care activities such as ambulation, transfers, and positioning.
EverHeart Hospice was established in 1980 and is a legacy non-profit, community-based hospice organization. Our mission is to provide exceptional and individualized end-of-life experiences for patients and families. Through the course of care, our patients and families become part of the family. The end-of-life journey is a milestone in life, and we strive to make this journey a memorable experience for each patient and their loved ones. This defines our hospice and the care we provide. Consider joining our team of hospice professionals today! Benefits of joining the team: Medical, Dental/Vision Benefits PTO, Sick time/Paid Holidays 401(k) and 401(k) Matching (after 1 year) Clothing Allowance Mileage reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance Initial scrubs provided on hire Employee Discount Programs Agency Qualifies for PSLF on student loans Comprehensive Lifestyle benefits