What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend On-Call RN position at Hospice of Southern Illinois?
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during non-traditional hours, including after office hours and
weekends. Through phone triage and home visits, assesses the
patient/family/caregiver needs, plans for the care, and evaluates
the effectiveness of the care provided.
on-call shift for holidays. Some on-call situations can be handled
over the phone, while others would require a visit. During
orientation (at least 3-4 weeks), a Monday-Friday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
schedule would need to be done for training, however, we would work
with your availability.
this position is guaranteed pay of 40 Hours weekly.** Also paid
pager time of \$2.00 an hour for on-call time (48 hours weekly/96
hours bi-weekly).
patients located in the Belleville location\'s northern territory
which includes the following counties: Clinton, Madison, Bond,
Macoupin, Montgomery, Jersey, and Calhoun.
etc. As a result, driving, current automobile insurance, and
reliable transportation are requirements of the position.
telephone to determine the urgency of need. If call identifies need for
assessment or care, and visit is made at that time to accurately assess
care needs.
Effectively communicates via telephone to provide guidance and support
to patients/families. Evaluates patients physical, emotional, and
spiritual needs, and demonstrates critical thinking skills as they
prioritize and address each situation to determine if a visit is
warranted. Makes a visit if requested or warranted. Attends all post
mortem visits unless otherwise directed.
Ability to provide direct patient care as needed to assess needs and
implement care plans. Requests DME as needed to facilitate.
Demonstrates Required Registered Nurse Clinical Skills. Gives a
practical exhibition and explanation at the required annual skills day.
On each visit completes a physical assessment, medication review, and a
symptom and pain evaluation. Communicates findings to the hospice
physician and obtains orders to manage care.
Communicates pertinent information to all disciplines by communicator,
telephone, and encrypted text messing system.
Effectively collaborates with the team to develop and implement
individuals care plans.
Accurately and timely enters medication orders. Ensures timely ordering
of medications from pharmacy.
Knowledgeable in patterns of disease progression at end of life and
provides effective ongoing patient/family/caregiver education.
Knowledgeable in principles of end of life pain and symptom management.
Considers patient/family/caregiver stated values and goals when
considering treatment options ensuring their patients are as pain-free
and symptom-free as possible.
Identifies the physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs
related to the terminal illness. Effectively offers emotional and
spiritual support while addressing concerns and anxieties.
Effectively triages incoming phone calls. Utilizes ba kup on-call nurse
effectively and appropriately. Notifies supervisor immediately when
necessary, including when unable to make a requested visit.
In an emergency/crisis event, the On-Call Registered Nurse demonstrates
the ability to take control of or defuse a situation, understands and
prioritizes care needs, and executes a plan quickly. In addition,
notifies supervisor when necessary.
Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others in a team
environment to ensure deadlines, goals, and objectives are met.
Demonstrates the ability to embrace change, manage stress and maintain a
positive attitude.
Builds relationships and collaborates effectively with internal and
external customers while cultivating referrals and referral sources.
Identifies and analyzes problems and offers solutions for better
customer service and satisfaction.
Participates in QAPI activities. Knowledgeable about performance
improvement measures and works to
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- **Weeknight On-Call RN Position Summary**: The On-Call Registered
during non-traditional hours, including after office hours and
weekends. Through phone triage and home visits, assesses the
patient/family/caregiver needs, plans for the care, and evaluates
the effectiveness of the care provided.
- **Schedule:** Would be on-call weekends beginning at Fridays 5:00
on-call shift for holidays. Some on-call situations can be handled
over the phone, while others would require a visit. During
orientation (at least 3-4 weeks), a Monday-Friday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
schedule would need to be done for training, however, we would work
with your availability.
- **Pay**: Full-Time Non-Exempt Position. \$38.38 Hourly.**While it is
this position is guaranteed pay of 40 Hours weekly.** Also paid
pager time of \$2.00 an hour for on-call time (48 hours weekly/96
hours bi-weekly).
- **Location**: Would be based out of our Belleville Patient Services
patients located in the Belleville location\'s northern territory
which includes the following counties: Clinton, Madison, Bond,
Macoupin, Montgomery, Jersey, and Calhoun.
- We visit our patients wherever they may located, whether it be in
etc. As a result, driving, current automobile insurance, and
reliable transportation are requirements of the position.
- Essential Functions of the Weeknight On-Call RN Position**:
telephone to determine the urgency of need. If call identifies need for
assessment or care, and visit is made at that time to accurately assess
care needs.
Effectively communicates via telephone to provide guidance and support
to patients/families. Evaluates patients physical, emotional, and
spiritual needs, and demonstrates critical thinking skills as they
prioritize and address each situation to determine if a visit is
warranted. Makes a visit if requested or warranted. Attends all post
mortem visits unless otherwise directed.
Ability to provide direct patient care as needed to assess needs and
implement care plans. Requests DME as needed to facilitate.
Demonstrates Required Registered Nurse Clinical Skills. Gives a
practical exhibition and explanation at the required annual skills day.
On each visit completes a physical assessment, medication review, and a
symptom and pain evaluation. Communicates findings to the hospice
physician and obtains orders to manage care.
Communicates pertinent information to all disciplines by communicator,
telephone, and encrypted text messing system.
Effectively collaborates with the team to develop and implement
individuals care plans.
Accurately and timely enters medication orders. Ensures timely ordering
of medications from pharmacy.
Knowledgeable in patterns of disease progression at end of life and
provides effective ongoing patient/family/caregiver education.
Knowledgeable in principles of end of life pain and symptom management.
Considers patient/family/caregiver stated values and goals when
considering treatment options ensuring their patients are as pain-free
and symptom-free as possible.
Identifies the physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs
related to the terminal illness. Effectively offers emotional and
spiritual support while addressing concerns and anxieties.
Effectively triages incoming phone calls. Utilizes ba kup on-call nurse
effectively and appropriately. Notifies supervisor immediately when
necessary, including when unable to make a requested visit.
In an emergency/crisis event, the On-Call Registered Nurse demonstrates
the ability to take control of or defuse a situation, understands and
prioritizes care needs, and executes a plan quickly. In addition,
notifies supervisor when necessary.
Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others in a team
environment to ensure deadlines, goals, and objectives are met.
Demonstrates the ability to embrace change, manage stress and maintain a
positive attitude.
Builds relationships and collaborates effectively with internal and
external customers while cultivating referrals and referral sources.
Identifies and analyzes problems and offers solutions for better
customer service and satisfaction.
Participates in QAPI activities. Knowledgeable about performance
improvement measures and works to
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