Registered Nurse On-Call Nurse for Hospice Services

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Affinis Hospice

– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion  in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Assumes primary responsibility for a Hospice Services patient/family during non-operational hours that includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process.
• Initiates communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the Hospice Services patient/family.
• Not required to remain on employer’s premises but are required to remain accessible by phone at their residences or by cell where they may be reached.
• Permitted to go about daily activities and responds to all Hospice Services patient/family calls within 30 minutes of receipt of notification.
• Assumes role of associate nurse when responding to Hospice Services patients/families of other primary nurses during on-call time, or when requested by the Director of Hospice Services to fill patient/family needs during the absence of another Primary Care Nurse for Hospice Services.
• Providing on-call coverage on assigned days during non-business hours to Hospice Services patients/families.
• Maintains regular communication with the attending physician concerning Hospice Services patient/family as needed.
• Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.
• Collaborates with other members of the Interdisciplinary Group to update the comprehensive plan of care as needed.
• Provides Hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels Hospice Services patients/families regarding physical care and other problems related to the patient's terminal condition and delegates tasks and resources as needed
• Provides guidance to Hospice Services patients/families to assist them in preparing for and coping with anticipated physical and psychological events throughout the dying process.
• Accurately documents observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided in accordance with Hospice policy and procedures on the day services are rendered.  Submits documentation in a timely manner
• Provides verbal report of on-call after hours occurrences to patient’s Primary Case Manager for Hospice Services for ongoing needs assessment and follow up.
• Informs the Director of Hospice Services of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Provides appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
• Participates in Hospice Services orientation and in-service training programs for staff.
• Participates in Hospice Services and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of Hospice care.
• Demonstrates familiarity with policies of the Hospice and rules and regulations of the State and Federal bodies, which govern the provision of hospice care.
• Supports and implements Hospice Services policies regarding patient/family care.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary and determined by the supervisor to ensure the success of the hospice location.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings and to cope with emotional stress.
• Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with patients and their families.
• Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to Hospice's policies and procedures on an on-going basis

• Extensive knowledge of healthcare and long-term care organizations and their structure.

• Ability to effectively communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, department heads, administrators, member organization presidents and their leadership teams