Full-Time Hospice Weekend On-Call RN - ReqCode 60558

VistaCare Hospice is a leading provider of hospice care services. Through interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, home healthcare aides, social workers, spiritual and other counselors and volunteers, VistaCare provides hospice care primarily designed to reduce pain and enhance the quality of life of patients facing life-limiting illness. This hospice care is most commonly provided in the patient's home or other residence of choice, including hospitals, assisted living communities and nursing homes. Besides a supportive environment where great works are acknowledged and celebrated, VistaCare employees enjoy competitive salaries, flexible schedules for many positions, and a range of excellent Full-Time benefits, including:

* PPO or HMO medical insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Company-paid life insurance with A D & D coverage
* Flexible spending accounts to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical care
* Optional life insurance
* Optional long-term disability coverage
* Short-term disability plan
* 401(k) with a company match
* Tuition reimbursement
* Employee referral bonus
* Generous PTO program with select holidays
* Employee recognition programs and an enjoyable work environment

On Call Registered Nurse
Provide skilled professional nursing care to patient/family/caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with regulations by the State Board of Registered Nursing and company policies when called upon after hours. Prioritize calls, and instruct nurses to see patients as needed. Guide after hour's staff in assessing and treating physical, psychological, psychosocial and spiritual needs. After clinical and social staffs report findings and interventions, determine appropriateness and if any further instruction is needed.

Work closely with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure proper patient follow up on previous night after hour's calls. Adhere to company policies and procedures and regulatory compliance requirements and directives. Timely documentation of all after-hours calls and visits including problem and intervention. A registered professional nurse with advanced skills, employed with hospice for the purpose of enhancing the quality of care for a select group of terminally ill patients. Work in collaboration with the Patient Care Manager and the Interdisciplinary Team in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical and nursing care. Act as a role model providing leadership and support to the hospice staff. Adhere to Company policies and procedures and regulatory compliance requirements and directives. Manage related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with the Company's budgets. Travel as necessary ... To view the rest of this job posting or to apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button