RN Weekend OC Runner - Huntington, United States - Hospice of Huntington

    Hospice of Huntington
    Hospice of Huntington Huntington, United States

    1 month ago

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    RN Weekend On Call

    Position Title: RN RUNNER- Full-time Weekend On-Call (Shift begins at 4:30PM on Friday and ends at 8:00AM Monday) DUTIES of the On-Call Nurses:
    • Remain available during assigned shifts to receive telephone calls from the Triage Nurse.
    • Be able to respond to all calls within 20 minutes.
    • Make home visits as directed by the Triage Nurse.
    • Perform assessment of patients visited and derive nursing diagnosis based on assessment data.
    • Assess the need for hospice aide services.
    • Assess and provide pain management strategies to assist with the patient's comfort.
    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing.
    • Licensed registered nurse.
    • Minimum of 2 years nursing experience; home health or hospice nursing preferred.
    • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
    • Proof of liability insurance.
    • Proof of reliable transportation.
    About Hospice of Huntington:

    Hospice of Huntington is a non-profit agency that has been helping people with serious illness since 1982. We know that calling hospice for care is one of the hardest things you will ever do. We also know from caring for over 15,000 people that most people wish they had called sooner. Hospice of Huntington helps people with a life-limiting illness control the symptoms that keep them from living everyday life.