Job Summary
This role focuses on delivering after-hours nursing care in a hospice setting, encompassing patient evaluations, telephone triage, home visits, coordination of care, and family support. The position involves formulating and overseeing care plans, maintaining clinical documentation, and ensuring effective collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, while also monitoring care standards, staffing levels, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Administer after-hours nursing care to hospice patients.
- Conduct patient assessments and manage telephone triage.
- Perform home visits and provide care coordination.
- Offer support to patients’ families during challenging times.
- Create and oversee comprehensive care plans and clinical records.
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
- Monitor the quality of care, staffing issues, and compliance with regulations.
Qualifications
- Active nursing license in the state of employment.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and corresponding automobile insurance.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Minimum of one year of RN experience in a relevant care setting.
- Knowledge of hospice care principles.
- Proficient assessment and documentation skills.
- Able to provide support to patients and families during end-of-life care.
