Hospice Weekend Option Nurse, RN

Company: Guardian Angel Hospice
Location: Carmel
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

Currently seeking a Weekend Option on-call RN for full-time or part-time. And an on-call RN 7 days on, 7 days off.

The Weekend Option Nurse provides services requiring a specialized nursing skill in accordance with the plan of care set forth by the attending physician and interdisciplinary team.

The Weekend Option Nurse:

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• Evaluates and routinely re-evaluates the nursing needs of the patient
  
• Provides direct care as needed during the weekend
  
• Demonstrates competency in all skills required to provide world class end of life care, including, but not limited to pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, central line care and maintenance, wound care and aseptic technique
  
• Demonstrates competency in all skills required to provide world class end of life care, including, but not limited to pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, central line care and maintenance, wound care and aseptic technique
  
• Responds to medical or emotional crisis and/or death of a patient, make on-site visits.
  
• Advocates for the patient and the family to ensure patient's preferences are honored
  
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with those served
  
• Assists with the education of the patient/family on Advance Directives
  
• Supervises and teaches the home health aide
  
• Initiates communication with attending physicians and other community resources to report changes as needed
  
• Demonstrates familiarity with policies of the agency and rules, regulations of community, state and federal bodies, which relate to delivery of hospice services
  
  
  Requirements:
  
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  • Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and willing to travel within the company's service area. This position will work within the Howard County and surrounding areas.
    
  • Current RN State licensure.

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