RN Hospice Full-time

Job Summary

The on-call RN/LPN is responsible for coordinating care, providing direct care/support for hospice patients and their families in the home and various nursing facility settings. Flexible schedule, full time, part-time per diem. YOU DO NOT CARRY PHONES-triage nurse handles calls, you only go out if needed.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

On-call support after agency hours for hospice patients/families with regard to comfort, symptom management, medication management, DME needs, admissions, discharges, proper documentation and coordination of care between hospice interdisciplinary team & facilities.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current licensure by Ohio State Board of Nursing
  • Self starter, excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment, dependable, autonomous worker, current clinical skills, flexible, professional and tactful.
  • CPR certification required.
  • Holds valid driver's license and current drivers insurance coverage.

Schedule:

  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Weekends

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