What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN Weekender position at COASTAL HOSPICE INC?
Job Details
Description
Coastal Hospice invites you to join a team of caregivers who are committed to promoting dignity and quality of life for patients and families who face life-limiting conditions. At Coastal Hospice, every patient and family is honored, supported and comforted as they receive the right care at the right time throughout their journey.
As a Hospice RN Weekender, you will earn a generous shift differential; will work 24 hours and be paid for 32 hours; and be eligible for benefits.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides medical care to patients in their home environment based on triaged needs
- Utilizes nursing assessment and symptom management skills to assist with urgent after hours needs
- Educates patient/caregiver on plan of care in coordination with the on-call medical provider
- Commits to the Coastal Hospice Weekender Agreement
- Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA (American Nurses Association) Standards and the Nursing Process
- Utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures
- Oversees and/or participates in safe medication handling and practices
- Educates patients and families on significant self-care and end of life issues, all hospice services, patient liability for payment and ensures consent and payer forms are completed
- Acts as a patient advocate. Provides support, information and direct care
- Triages phone calls to identify patient/family needs and notifies Admission Services of referrals
- Oversees and delegates assignments of CMTs, LPNs, Hospice Aides, students and volunteers on shift
- Maintains appropriate licenses and adheres to continuing education obligations
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
• Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, Delaware or other compact state
• BSN from an accredited college preferred
• CHPN certification expected within two (2) years of employment
Coastal Hospice offers you:
- A rewarding work experience
- Mileage reimbursement at 100% of the Federal Rate
- Generous paid time off
- 403(b) with Employer Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Coastal Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Coastal Hospice employs, retains, promotes, terminates and treats all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-job related factors.
