CPR Certification, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Driver's License, Health Plan, Hospice Care, Insurance, Medical Records, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, On Call, Psychology, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement
Hospice of Virginia is hiring a RN On Call Nurse to support Forest and surrounding counties. Come join our compassionate growing team of professional clinicians who make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end of life journey. We offer comprehensive benefits including a generous PTO program, 401K plus match, and competitive salaries.
Shift Information: Friday 5p-Monday 8a
What We offer:
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Generous time off accruals
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
What You'll Do:
- Assume responsibility for triage of after-hours patient and family phone calls, determining the need for services including assessments, symptom management and care plan updates, delegating nursing visits to appropriate staff members
- Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate
- Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care.
- Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to family
- Maintain an accurate clinical record through the timely preparation of care plans and clinical and progress notes
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
- Possession of a current license to practice in the state as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse
- Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments
- Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
- Must possess current CPR Certification
- Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required