- Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
- Provides dietary counseling.
- Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
- Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient's Hospice care and safety.
- Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
- Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
- Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
- Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
- Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor's orders.
- Attends team conferences.
- Maintains records as required by Hospice.
- Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient's need or perform a procedure.
- Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
- Maintain skills and knowledge.
Hospice on call nurse for weekends and afterhours - Southfield, United States - Amber Hospice Care LLC
Description
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
JOB SUMMARY: Amber Hospice is looking for an on-call RN to provide nursing care to the terminally ill Hospice patient as needed.
Job Hours- Afterhours and weekends. (7 PM to 7 AM from Wednesday to Monday, a week on and a week off).
Amber Hospice Care is looking for a Registered nurse with on call experience. Amber Hospice Care provide competitive compensation for the on call nurse job position. Please call us to get more information.
Mental Requirements: Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.
Essential Functions: