On-Call RN

Description

The On-Call RN generally works from home responding to after-hour calls from patients, families, caregivers, and referral sources. After hours calls are typically first answered by the answering service who then directs the caller to the On-Call RN. The On-Call RN assesses, utilizes critical thinking and gives advice or delivers care to hospice patients. The On-Call RN effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other interdisciplinary team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency.  

This is a part-time position that is scheduled to work one to two shifts per week from 4pm to 8am and participates in the weekend and holiday rotation.

Physical Demands 

Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and providing nursing care to patient care.

Work Environment

Staff may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. Although the On-Call RN generally works from home, they will be required to travel to patient’s homes to make a nursing visit when a situation cannot be triaged via phone or video conferencing call requires an actual nursing visit. The On-Call RN is responsible for their own transportation, but mileage reimbursement is provided for miles driven to conduct business. 

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Respond to calls from the after-hours answering service in a timely manner.
• Triages patient related calls by determining the needs of the caller and then responding in an appropriate manner either by phone or with a visit.
• Complete required documentation in accordance with policy in the patient’s electronic medical record. 
• Assist patients, family members or caregivers with concern and empathy; respect confidentiality and privacy and communicate in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Coordinates services with contracted vendors, outside agencies and interdisciplinary team as needed. 
• Attends  patient deaths to provide support to the patient’s family and complete required procedures following a death.
• Complete an in-person nursing visit as deemed necessary.
• Complete after-hours admissions or consults as needed.
• Attend required meetings and educational in-services.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• CPR Certification.
• Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
• Hospice  Certification and/or prior Hospice experience is preferred.
• Minimum  of one-year recent professional nursing experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance
• Computer skills include Microsoft word and e-mail.