On-Call Hospice Nurse

TWO OPENINGS:

WEEKNIGHTS (MONDAY-THURSDAY, 5PM TO 8AM)

OR

WEEKENDS (FRIDAY AT 5PM TO MONDAY AT 8AM)

On Call RN |BeLoved Hospice

Job Summary

Provides direct palliative care to terminally ill patient and their families while functioning within a medically approved plan of care and demonstrates proficiency in triaging patient emergencies both in person and on the phone while effectively communicating patient needs and concerns to the correct member of the hospice team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Follows an individualized Plan of Care established by the interdisciplinary team for each patient.
• Manages emergency care to patients encompassing coordination of all hospice disciplines during non-business hours and reports issues and significant changes to the RN Case Manager.
• Immediately reports any changes to the Physician, RN Case Manager or appropriate hospice team member for the patient.
• Reports unusual conditions, observations and pertinent information to the nurse.
• Provides intervention and support as needed related to terminal illness and loss within Scope of Practice.
• Provides intervention and support as needed related to terminal illness and loss
• Assesses and address depression and fear associates with terminal illness
• Facilitates communication among patient, family and hospice team
• Capable of giving adequate report on patient’s condition to the Hospice Medical Director, members of the interdisciplinary team, other nurses and supervisors, as needed.
• Completes initial comprehensive assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs for after hours or weekend admissions and coordinates medications, DME, and supplies necessary to complete the after-hours admission and keep the patient comfortable until business hours.
• Provides personal care as assigned by the Interdisciplinary Team, Chief Medical Officer, Hospice Physician, Director of Nursing, which may consist of but not limited to:
• Medication management and administration and teaching
• Provides comfort measures
• Insertion/maintenance/removal of foley catheters
• Insertion/maintenance/removal of various IV catheters for pain control/comfort
• Application/adjustment of oxygen, IV, NG, G-Tube and other invasive lines as ordered by the physician.
• Vital signs (B/P, T, P ,R)
• Assist with ambulation/transfers
• Follows the State Nurse Practice Act during all patient care activities
• Follow policy and Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice for clinical care.
• Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the Chief Medical Officer, Hospice Physician and the interdisciplinary team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience
• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Nevada Board of Nursing.
• Prefer One year experience as a registered nurse in hospice, home health or geriatric care
• Must be able to speak, read and write the English language.
• Must have reliable transportation and maintain auto insurance.
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Successful completion of background check pursuant to State
• Must be able to handle frequent interruptions, problem solve, and have exceptional follow through skills.
• Must be able to cope with emotionally charged situations encompassing patients, families, caregivers, and team members.

Pay: $80,913.91 - $97,444.72 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Las Vegas, NV 89128