What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend RN position at Hospice of South Texas?
Weekend RN
Shift differential for working weekends
Hours:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
8 AM-8 PM
Job Summary:
Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for terminally ill patients of all ages in their place of residence, triage calls after business hours, and evaluate patients' appropriateness for Hospice services.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing Licensure; Current State license as a Registered Nurse; current State Driver's License.
Experience: Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice or home health preferred.
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life.
Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Essential Functions:
Evaluate and assess patients' appropriateness for Hospice services
Carry out the admissions process of terminally ill patients
Respond to patient care visits to assess and treat patient, as needed
Triage incoming patient calls after business hours
Conduct routine Homecare visits at the patients' place of residence
Conduct pronouncement visits at the time of the death of the patient
Complete chart audits, as requested
Provide RN assistance at the Hospice of South Texas Inpatient Center, as needed