Hospice RN On Call

Hospice of Virginia has more than 20 years of experience serving hospice patients across the state of Virginia. Founded in 1996 by one of the committee members that created the Medicare Hospice Benefit in 1983, Hospice of Virginia has a long history of helping more and more community members improve their quality of life. Beyond being one of the oldest and most respected hospices in Virginia, we are also one of the biggest, serving over 60 counties in the state. We are a caring organization whose first responsibility is to do the right thing in serving our patients, ensuring that no one should die alone, afraid, or in pain. We value our team, treating them fairly and with respect so they can provide exceptional patient care. We adhere to the highest ethical and compliance standards and are committed to a successful future for our organization and our staff, focusing on growth, innovation, and continued learning. Coverage area: Tappahannock, VA Work schedule: On Call. 7 days on/ 7 days off. Evenings and weekends. What We offer: Great culture and team atmosphere Comprehensive benefits 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 Text 5426 to to apply.