On Call Nurse
$97,000–$110,000 year
On-site · Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Provide after-hours and weekend hospice nursing visits and admissions as needed; coordinate with DPCS, RN Clinical Supervisor/Manager or RN Case Manager and/or take care of needs within scope of practice; dispatch field nurses and staff to patient residences promptly; refill prescriptions and order supplies/DME; document calls and outcomes in call-in software; receive start-of-shift reports and give end-of-shift reports per location workflow; perform all other duties as assigned; must be an RN with hospice knowledge and valid licensure, travel within service area, ability to lift up to 50 lbs., strong computer and documentation skills, and a compassionate approach to supporting patients and families during end-of-life care.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a Registered Nurse with knowledge of hospice
- Must have a current licensure in good standing with the state
- Must understand the philosophy of hospice and needs of the terminally ill
- Must be flexible in work hours
- Must show aptitude of computer data entry and software
- Must possess ability to deal with stressful situations and grieving families
- Must demonstrate nursing skills per competency checklist
- Must demonstrate willingness to maintain knowledge of information systems and applicable software
- Must be able to travel throughout the Bristol Hospice Service Area
- Must be able to lift heavy items on a frequent basis (up to 50 lbs)
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