Part Time On Call Triage Hospice RN - Weekends

Description

Capstone Hospice is a locally owned hospice care provider. For the past 10 years we have maintained a strong reputation for compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care. Our focus is to prioritizes quality care, integrity, and a mission-driven approach.

With our unique approach, Capstone Hospice stands out from national hospice providers through deep community involvement, a faith-driven approach, and unwavering commitment to personalized, high-touch patient care. We build lasting relationships with referral sources and have earned a reputation for rapid responsiveness and superior patient outcomes.

What sets Capstone apart from other hospice companies?

We integrate faith-based values into every aspect of patient care, treating dignity, compassion, and emotional support as essential elements of our work. As a locally owned hospice, we maintain the flexibility to make patient-first decisions without corporate constraints. We take pride in consistently receiving high patient satisfaction scores and fostering a work culture where every nurse is valued and supported.

Check us out online by visiting www.capstonehospice.com

Capstone Hospice is seeking an empathetic and responsive On Call Triage Registered Nurse to join the dedicated on-call team. This position is an experienced nurse responding to weekend calls regarding the changing needs of hospice patients. The Triage Registered Nurse is responsible for answering questions, gathering information, assessing patient needs and when needed, coordinating an on call visit from one of our dedicated on call nurses in the field. The Triage Registered Nurse is experienced in nursing with an emphasis on hospice and palliative care.

The ideal candidate for this role is one who has a passion for hospice care, is empathetic, warm and compassionate. In addition to being a great listener, must be a strong communicator and have the sense to know when to ask more or less questions and be respectful and professional in their demeanor. This position requires someone that can demonstrate and exercise independent and sound judgment to assist patients with complex and diverse issues effectively and efficiently.

As the On Call Triage RN you will work every weekend, Saturday & Sunday from 9:00am -9:00pm. This is a part-time position that is paid hourly, non-exempt, eligible for overtime. This position will work remotely while being available for patient/family calls as they come in. There may be times this position could be called into rotation to go out in the field to assist with patient urgent needs.

Requirements

Candidate must meet the following requirements to be considered:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently a Georgia licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum of 2 years of recent bedside nursing experience (Med-Surg, ICU or CCU preferred)
• Hospice experience a plus, minimum of 1 year continuous work experience
• Current valid driver's license. auto liability insurance and your own reliable transportation.

To be successful in this role, candidates should possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy, symptom management, and end-of-life care principles.
• Ability to manage urgent situations calmly and effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Acceptance and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience or comfortable with pronouncing patient death
• Proficiency with electronic health record documentation systems.

Essential responsibilities of the role:

• ALL On Call RN responsibilities as scheduled.
• Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage.
• Prioritize incoming calls from patients, families and caregivers regarding medical needs and coordinate the appropriate response, whether it requires scheduling a visit or providing telephonic advice.
• Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, including physicians and hospice staff, to ensure a seamless care experience for patients and families.
• Educate patients and families about hospice services, treatment options, and self-care strategies to ensure they feel supported and informed throughout the hospice journey.
• Keep up with daily ON Call reports; maintain records as required. Accurately document patient interactions, assessment, and care plan in compliance with hospice protocols.
• Implement and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
• Accuracy of medical records, completeness and compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
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Position Factors:

Physical Requirements:

• Requires considerable physical effort when in-person visits do occur, including, kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position.

Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to work independently, make judgements based on assessments and data available and act accordingly.
• Must be flexible, innovative, and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

Working Conditions:

• Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids, excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.

This position is a part-time and not eligible for Capstone Hospice Health & Wellness benefits.

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Capstone Hospice 401(k) Retirement plan to include employer matching.