What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse On Call position at Heartland Hospice?
Our Company
Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.
Overview
We are looking for a Registered Nurse – On Call to join our team.
This is a full-time after hours on call position that involves working a couple weeknights and every other weekend. During the week the hours are 5pm-8am and every other weekend hours are Friday 5pm to Monday 8am.
We offer a supportive knowledgeable team, great work life balance, mileage reimbursement/fleet vehicle, full benefit package and competitive compensation.
Reports directly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager Senior and will maintain primary control and professional management of each patient. You will act as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team.
- Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient’s family after normal business hours on an on-call basis
- Manage an interdisciplinary group consisting of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and support staff to enhance the quality of hospice care
- Evaluate patient/family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient
- Maintain all assigned patient clinical records
- Participate in company quality assessment and performance improvement programs
About You
- Compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families
- A current RN license (in the state of requested employment or ability to obtain)
- 1 years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or oncology preferred
We Offer
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
- Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
- Competitive Salaries
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location
Heartland Hospice
