Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse Details

Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse

Hearth Hospice - Chattanooga, TN

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview: Hearth Hospice is GROWING! We are hiring Full-time Compassionate On-Call Registered Nurses (RN) to provide patient care in and around the Chattanooga Area! If you are looking for a career with a purpose and a supportive team culture, then this is the position for you!
The On-Call RN is responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventative and supportive care to the hospice patient and family. The On-Call RN utilizes assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life. The On-Call RN assumes on-call coverage for the designated teams and functions as an Interdisciplinary (IDT) team member to provide hospice care, support , and interventions after hours.
Hearth Hospice is a premier provider of end-of-life care. We offer excellent compensation and an industry leading benefits package that includes a company matching 401(k) plan, a generous time-off package, cell phone and mileage reimbursement, employee assistance programs, bereavement time off, company-paid life and AD&D insurance, and comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance coverage.Responsibilities:

• Provides emergency, PRN, routine, and admission visits as necessary or scheduled.
• Assumes primary responsibility for hospice patients during on-call hours.
• Provides ongoing assessments of physical, psychological, and social and spiritual needs of the hospice patient and family and initiates appropriate interventions.
• Reviews clinical referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate Collaborates with Administrator On-Call regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for hospice services.
• Assesses and evaluates patient's status by: following the plan of care, regularly reevaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, participating in revising the plan of care as necessary based on patient status and needs.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing interventions/actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care preferred.
• Hold current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum one (1) year experience as an RN in a medical surgical/acute care setting.
• Hospice/home health experience preferred but not required.
• Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.