What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN On Call Nurse 7 on, 7 off position at Preferred Hospice?
We are a well-established hospice company looking to add to our growing team!! Preferred Hospice has 5 offices across the state of Missouri covering over 65 counties total.
We are currently looking for a Full Time RN to fill an On-Call position for the Farmington area.
This position is salary, 7 on, 7 off, from Monday 5pm through the next Monday at 8am, providing call coverage when the office is closed each night and on the weekend. They will be on call every other week. On their "off week" they are asked to work 10 to 20 hours in their home office during the day making regular visits and possibly helping with admissions as needed. Pay is a set salary regardless of hours worked, plus mileage reimbursement (recent increase in mileage company-wide!).
DUTIES:
Hospice nurses see patients in private homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and anywhere a patient calls home.
Hospice nurses are on call when the office is closed and respond timely to calls and concerns from patients, families, and facilities. On-call visits are to be made by the nurse when clinically indicated or requested by the caller.
The hospice nurse provides symptom management and skilled care to patients facing terminal illnesses, and provides emotional support and education on death and dying.
The hospice nurse supervises LPNs and CNAs, monitors medication lists, assesses for DME needs, provides wound care and other treatments as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate must be currently licensed in the State of Missouri as an RN and live with in a commutable distance to Farmington.
Willing to train the right candidate. A gentle, loving heart is a must. Must be able to provide love and support to patients and families facing a terminal illness. Must be able to work as a team player and represent our company well in the community.
Computer and smart phone skills for EMR charting, email, apps for mileage computation, etc.
The offices are open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Reliable transportation and car insurance required.
Health, dental, vision insurance available for Full time along with 401K and optional coverage including cancer policies, short-term disability, etc.
We believe that working in hospice is a calling. If you feel you have the calling, and meet the requirements above, please submit your resume for review.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $66,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $66,500