Weekend RN

Hours:

Friday Saturday and Sunday

8 AM8 PM

Job Summary:

Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for terminally ill patients of all ages in their place of residence triage calls after business hours and evaluate patients appropriateness for Hospice services.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing Licensure; Current State license as a Registered Nurse; current State Drivers License.

Experience: Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred hospice or home health preferred.

Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and endoflife.

Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged standing and walking required with ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires handeye coordination and manual dexterity.

Essential Functions:

Evaluate and assess patients appropriateness for Hospice services

Carry out the admissions process of terminally ill patients

Respond to patient care visits to assess and treat patient as needed

Triage incoming patient calls after business hours

Conduct routine Homecare visits at the patients place of residence

Conduct pronouncement visits at the time of the death of the patient

Complete chart audits as requested

Provide RN assistance at the Hospice of South Texas Inpatient Center as needed