On-Call Staff RN

Responsible to: Hospice Clinical Manager
Hours: Variable
Schedule: Rotating On-Call Coverage, 4:30pm-8:30am
Pay Range: $41.19 - 63.50

Job Summary:

The on-call registered nurse functions as a member of the Home Care team, providing skilled care to Hospice & Home Health patients in their place of residence during the evening and night hours based on patient needs. All care is given in accordance with physician’s orders. The nurse evaluates patients, plans and implements effective therapeutic interventions based on physical assessment, sound judgment, and psychological sensitivity. Understands the Hospice philosophy and provides treatment to dying patients. Utilizes current standards of practice and follows departmental policies and procedures. Complies with applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements governing the practice of nursing. Maintains a high level of professional expertise and assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. May be assigned patient care visits for existing patients or admission evaluations for new patients. The on-call nurse will provide visit coverage for department non-business hours from 1630 to 0830 and will receive a lump sum of payment of $100 for each on-call shift. If the nurse is called to make one or more home visits during an on-call shift, they will be paid a minimum of three hours (3) at one-and-one-half times their straight-time rate of pay.

Education & License Requirements:

Current licensure in the State of Oregon as a Registered Nurse and a current CPR card.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

Three years recent (within the last five years) med/surg experience, or one year (within the last three years) critical care experience. Two years Hospice or Home Health experience preferred. Needs to be comfortable with electronic documentation and able to document in the home using a laptop computer. Must have a current driver’s license and insurable driving record, a licensed vehicle for transportation, and a means of communication. Desired skills include: High degree of written and verbal communication, flexible, team player, with good case management.

Essential Job Functions:

Patient evaluation, develops the plan of care, interventions, and re-evaluation.

Administer treatments, including IV therapy.

Patient and family education.

Work independently, good time management.

Sound judgment.

Documentation, computer use.

Communicate clearly – verbal, written, telephone, and electronic.

Participate in conferences, staff meetings, and in-services.

Organize, prioritize, delegate.

Move, transfer patients.

Use health care related equipment.

Develop a good working relationship with referral sources.

Perform CPR, respond to emergencies.

Negotiate terrain and physical obstacles to reach patients.

Ability to drive an automobile safely.

Marginal Job Functions:

Answer phones, clerical duties – put together charts, move furniture, equipment, and supplies. Post and access schedule. Light mechanics, instrument maintenance.

Employment Application

Please direct your transfer request or application to Cascade Health Human Resources.

Email as an attachment to hr@cascadehealth.org,

Fax to 541-228-3165

Mail to 2650 Suzanne Way, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97408.

If you have any questions, please contact us as 541-228-3127.