At Bayou City Hospice we are committed to the quality of life of our patients and families, and the quality of life of the staff of professionals caring for them.
Hospice RN Oncall - Weekends - Saturday and Sunday. Primarily Kingwood, Humble area.
Great way to earn additional income for the right candidate.
The Hospice RN On-call is responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventative and supportive care to the hospice patient and family on the weekends. The Hospice RN On-call utilizes assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life. The Hospice RN On-call assumes on-call coverage for the designated teams and functions as an Interdisciplinary (IDT) team member to provide hospice care, support , and interventions after hours.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Provides emergency, PRN, routine, and admission visits as necessary or scheduled.
- Assumes primary responsibility for hospice patients during on-call hours.
- Provides ongoing assessments of physical, psychological, and social and spiritual needs of the hospice patient and family and initiates appropriate interventions.
- Reviews clinical referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate Collaborates with Administrator On-Call regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for hospice services.
- Assesses and evaluates patient's status by: following the plan of care, regularly reevaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, participating in revising the plan of care as necessary based on patient status and needs.
- Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing interventions/actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
Communication
1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
4. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
5. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
6. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
7. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
Additional Duties:
1. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services
are available.
2. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
3. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
4. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
5. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Requirements:
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This position requires prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions. Employees will be required to drive daily for meetings and/or visits to residential homes or residential settings. The employee will work in varied residential environments based on assigned caseload.
Required Education and Experience
1. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
2. Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
3. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
4. Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.
5. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
6. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.
7. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.
8. Shows the ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
AAP/EEO Statement
Bayou City Hospice is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $38 to $43 hourly
Application Questions
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- How many years of Hospice experience do you have?
- How many years of registered nurse experience do you have?
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $38.00 - $43.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person