Weekend On-call Registered Nurse - Township of Brick, United States - Atlantic Hospice, Inc. dba Angelic Hospice

Description

Angelic Health is a growing company that values and rewards our employees, recognizes staff contributions, and offers opportunities for growth.

Our team members help change lives every day and share a mission of supporting extraordinary care for our patients. If you're looking for a home you can put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day and pursue your goals for the future as part of a growing company, join our Angelic Health team_


ANGELIC HEALTH MISSION STATEMENT:

To honor our patients and families by caring for them with respect and compassion, being by their side through difficult times.

OUR VALUES:
Transparency, Integrity, Reliability, Compassion, Accountability, Flexibility, Innovation, and Creativity.

• We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an_

_On-call Registered Nurse for the Brick office territory_

WORK HOURS
The On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) must be available to be on-call 5pm Friday - 9am Monday every other weekend.


What you'll be doing as an On-call Registered Nurse:

• Assume primary responsibility for the census during assigned shift.
• Answer all phone calls received on behalf of the agency and follow up according to agency policies and procedures.
• Provide skilled nursing, intervention, and supportive care to patients in the facility and/or home setting as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, State licensure laws, accrediting body standards and agency policies and procedures.
• Works in cooperation with family/caregiver and IDT members to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient/family/caregiver.
• Facilitate patient and family education to promote continuity of care and optimal patient/family outcomes for quality of life as defined by the patient/family/caregiver.
• Complete documentation within agency guidelines and to meet regulatory requirements.
• Accept referrals for new patients in accordance with the agency's policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.
• Ability to work as part of a comprehensive interdisciplinary team (IDT), and to represent the agency in the community.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum of one (1) year general nursing experience preferred with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical, or critical care experience.
• Knowledge of pain and symptom management interventions preferred.
• Able to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Possesses understanding of Hospice philosophy and principles of death/dying.
• A professional attitude and demeanor and be able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisor, coworkers and all others is required.

Education and Experience:

• Registered Nurse License issued by the State Board of Nursing required.
• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting.

Also required is driving, writing, speaking, relating to others, making independent decisions, listening and finger dexterity, and the ability to lift and carry.

For specific requirements, contact Human Resources for a full job description.


Benefits of Full-time Employment:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Flexible Spending Account option
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Companyprovided Group Life Insurance
• Retirement benefits 401k with Company Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Accident, Disability and Life Insurance

Your safety is our top priority.

We provide COVID-19 training and personal protective equipment (PPE) to all employees.