What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN On Call Per Diem position at Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care?
Responsible for working with RN Case Managers to ensure that care is available and provided on a 24hr/7day per week basis, which addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and families who are experiencing life-limiting, progressive illnesses.
- Utilize the nursing process to assure a comprehensive plan of care;
- Assure ongoing assessment and revisions to a patient’s plan of care;
- Teach patient, family and/or staff on caring for patient;
- Assess patient, family and/or staff comprehension and ability to provide appropriate care;
- Identify significant clinical findings, draw conclusions and intervene appropriately;
- Promote communication through all levels of patient care including completing call log and on-call report;
- Participate in and attend clinical meetings;
- Give and receive “report” (status changes and needs of patients and/or families) to appropriate Case Managers at the beginning and end of each shift;
- Contact answering service at the beginning of each shift to confirm contact information (telephone number(s) where one can be reached;
- Contact administrative backup nurse appropriately for direction on administrative questions;
- Conduct or refer to administrative backup nurse admission/ informational contacts with patients and their families;
- Support and maintain regulatory compliance;
- Maintain timely and appropriate records/documents per Hospice policies and procedures;
- Maintain/enhance professional skills and requirements including education and training;
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned;
- Take initiative as needed or when the opportunity arises;
- Provide on-call services and patient visits, as scheduled;
- Travel as required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $32.00 - $43.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $43