What are the responsibilities and job description for the Afterhours RN Hospice position at Heart 'n Home Hospice and Palliative?
We are seeking an After-Hours Registered Nurse to join our team at Heart N Home Hospice of Fruitland, a part of LHC Group.
At our organization, we cultivate a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, fostering meaningful connections with patients, their families, our staff, and the communities we serve. Our focus is on providing comprehensive end-of-life care that truly makes a difference in people's lives.
This role offers:
- An opportunity to develop trusting relationships as an expert in end-of-life care.
- A work environment where you will be valued, respected, and supported by your colleagues.
- Employee-focused wellness and support programs to promote your well-being.
- Incredible team support and empathetic leadership to help you succeed in your career.
About the Role
The After-hours Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive and timely delivery of hospice care for patients and their families outside of regular business hours, including nights and weekends.
- You will triage patient needs over the phone until a nurse can provide an in-person visit.
- Respond appropriately and with urgency to crisis calls from patients and families after hours.
- Makes the initial nursing evaluation to determine eligibility for hospice services within 48 hours of referral if assigned.
- Performs after-hours visits, including admission visits, death visits, recertification visits, and routine visits.
- Identifies patients' physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs and reassesses them as needed, no less than every 15 days.
- Documents problems, goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- One year of clinical experience.
Licensure and Certification Requirements:
- Current RN licensure in the state of practice and one year of clinical experience.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
