Job Title
:
Staff Nurse - On Call
Salary
:
$50.00 / night on-call, $40.00/hour
per phone or onsite visit
Shift
:
On-call 5:00pm Friday - 8:00am Monday
Summar
y
:
Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse with a heart for providing comfort and dignity in life's most precious moments? As an On-Call Hospice RN, you'll be the reassuring presence
for families
and expert care provider for
terminally ill Hospice
patients during critical times-nights, weekends, and whenever you're needed most.
This role isn't just about answering calls; it's about bringing peace
in the midst of
uncertainty. Whether managing pain, offering emotional support, or guiding families through difficult decisions, your expertise will make all the difference. Each call is an opportunity to provide exceptional
and compassionate care.
You'll work
independently, yet
be part of a deeply supportive team of caregivers dedicated to making every moment matter. If you're a nurse with a passion for comfort, connection, and care at the highest level, this is your chance to make an unforgettable impact.
Join us in a role where your presence truly changes lives-one call at a time.
Job Responsibilities:
- Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
- Provides dietary counseling.
- Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
- Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient's Hospice care and safety.
- Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
- Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
- Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
- Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
- Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor's orders.
- Attends team conferences.
- Maintains records as required by Hospice.
- Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient's need or perform a procedure
- Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
- Maintain skills and knowledge.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred
- Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.
- Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments based on assessments and data available.
- Ability to be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills
- Ability to supervise others appropriately.
- Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
- Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes
- Completes Hospice training program.
- Active patient contact within past three years, preferred
- Possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at level required to meet essential duties of the position
- Up to date annual TB test and other state required tests/examinations
- Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability
- High level of tolerance to elements including and not limited to: odors, blood, body fluids, excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials
- Current, valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation
Physical Requirements:
|
|
Level of Physical Demand |
|
|
Occasional |
Frequent |
Consistent |
|
Physical Activity |
0-33% of the time |
34-66% of the time |
67-100% of the time |
|
Sitting |
X |
|
|
|
Standing |
|
|
X |
|
Walking |
|
|
X |
|
Lifting |
|
1-100 lb
s. |
|
|
Carrying |
|
1-50
lb
s. |
|
|
Pushing |
|
1-100 lbs. |
|
|
Twisting |
|
|
X |
|
Reaching |
|
|
X |
|
Stooping |
|
|
X |
|
Squatting/Crouching |
|
|
X |
|
Manipulating (Fine Motor Skills) |
|
|
X |
|
Extreme Temps |
X |
|
|
|
Exposure to Cleaning Supplies |
x |
|
|
Staffing Support Specialists
Apr 04, 2025