Hospice On Call RN

Skills
To be successful in this role, candidates should possess the following skills:

Overview
The Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) will provide our patients and families with telephone based care management services after regular office hours. The On-Call RN will assess symptoms/ concerns of callers to determine the urgency and type of care needed, make on-call visits and pronouncements as needed, communicate with clinical staff as appropriate, and provide support and care recommendations to callers. The goal of the telephone triage is to identify the necessity for on-call visits, provide information and support, symptom management, and to coordinate care across the hospice home care delivery system.

Responsibilities

• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for after-hours visits, pronouncements and communications from patients and families who are seeking information about symptoms or care concerns.
• Conduct outbound communications for follow-up and care coordination, including scheduling of on-call nurse, social work, or pastoral care providers.
• Consult and coordinate with internal and external team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans, make appropriate referrals, and provide follow-up.
• Assist with finding appropriate providers, community resources, and care solutions.
• Gives oversight to hospice on-call team members to achieve efficient quality patient centered care, meet productivity standards, and best practice team utilization to meet patient/family, referral source and community expectations.
• Possesses strong problem-solving, decision-making and leadership skills in both typical and exceptional situations.
• Demonstration of appropriate communication skills to include ability to communicate with both internal and external customers and effectively present information one-on-one or in group settings.
• Record data in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Other care management activities as needed.
• Must comply with HIPAA rules and regulations and patient privacy requirements.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team, including nurses, physicians, social workers, and administrators, to ensure accurate billing and documentation of services.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties, including patients, families, insurance companies, and government agencies.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in billing operations.
• Participate in training programs and continuing education to stay current on industry best practices and regulatory changes.

Skills

• Knowledge of ER protocols for emergency situations.
• Familiarity with medical terminology relevant to hospice care.
• Expertise in medication administration techniques.
• Strong skills in acute pain management strategies.
• Ability to perform triage assessments effectively.
• Experience in case management within a healthcare setting.

If you are passionate about providing compassionate end-of-life care and have the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling position as a Hospice Nurse.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: From $100.00 per day

Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100