Lawrenceburg, TN - On-Call Nurse - Unity Hospice C

Company: Southern Healthcare Solutions, LLC
Location: Lawrenceburg
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSalary: JOB SUMMARY:The on-call Nurse is scheduled each week from Friday 4:30 PM through Monday 8:00 AM. You receive an annual salary of 60k + pay mileage and a monthly cell phone reimbursement of $50 a month. This position is responsible for all on-call visits received during the hours mentioned above as well as any regularly scheduled visitsweekend visits. Under physician's orders, a Registered Nurse is responsible for identifying hospice care needs for providing palliative and supportive care to the terminally ill patients and families. The RN/Case Manager is also involved in the utilization of his/her teachings, assessment, observation, and intervention skills to provide comfort, care, and maximum quality of life to the patient and the family. This is a full time position with PTO and benefits. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Must be currently licensed (in good standing) in the state where the Hospice Program is located.
    • Minimum of one year experience in acute care or home care related setting - palliative care or hospice experience preferred
      • Able to lift, push, and pull to moderate loads.RESPONSIBILITIES: (including but not limited to) :
        • Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional Standards of Nursing Practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association.
          • Completes the initial assessment with emphasis on the physical and emotional needs.
            • Provides direct care to patients in order to maintain the highest level of comfort and quality of life. Assumes primary responsibilities of his/her individual patients for the physical care of the patients always in conjunction with physician's orders.
            • Other duties as assigned.

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