On-Call Hospice RN

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSwan Hospice is actively seeking On Call Registered Nurses (RN) to join our team in Central New Jersey.We provide quality hospice care to patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and in private homes.JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:The On-Call Hospice RN is responsible for responding to all of the Hospice patient census and their families, as well as handling any referrals or community inquiries outside of office hour. The on-call nurse will provide urgent clinical and psychosocial interventions for patients and their families, skilled pain and symptom management and collaboration with providers within and outside of the hospice team to maximize positive patient outcomes. The work of the On-Call Hospice RN provides considerable consideration for independent assessment and judgement in crisis situations, utilizing and consulting with the Hospice Medical Director and administrator on call as indicated.