PRN Hospice Afterhours Visit RN
Title: PRN Hospice Afterhours Visit RNSchedule: PRN, varies. Mostly 12 hour shifts overnight on weekdays. Some 12 hour weekend day shifts available. Location: Field-based, varies throughout the territory based on patient need. Mileage reimbursement is provided at 72.5 cents per milePay: $42.34 to $50.81 per hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Afterhours Registered Nurse will primarily conduct afterhours home visits and provide care to patients, as delegated by the Phone Triage Nurse.
Provides nursing care to meet the patient’s needs in accordance with the patient’s hospice plan of care.
Cross-train on phone triage to assist Triage RN team as necessary.
Correctly identifies, communicates, and collaborates on patient problems/priorities/issues based upon assessment data. Establishes measurable patient goals and communicates an on-going plan of care appropriately to the interdisciplinary team (IDT). Recognizes changes in the clinical status of the patient and reports findings to the appropriate team member.
Collaborates with patient/family when developing the plan of care, adjusting communication style as necessary.
EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a current RN license in the state of Colorado
Must have a minimum of one year RN experience – hospice or home health experience highly preferred
Must successfully pass required background checks and drug screening
Requires travel to multiple work locations