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Gentiva Health ServicesPosted 24 months ago

Registered Nurse On Call

On-siteDavenport, Iowa, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelLicense Or CertificationLarge

Job Summary

Respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays by providing direct patient care, managing symptom management, and serving as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team. Evaluate clinical needs to guide care plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary staff including LPNs and CNAs, and accurately document visits while ensuring continuity with the daytime care team. Work independently on an on-call rotation to deliver compassionate support in patients' homes, facilities, or wherever they reside.

Required Qualifications

  • Current RN license in the state of requested employment (or eligibility to obtain)
  • 1+ years of nursing experience
  • A hospice heart: compassionate, calm, and dependable in urgent care situations
  • Excellent clinical judgment and the ability to provide support in emotionally intense settings
  • Comfortable providing care in patients' homes, facilities, or wherever they reside
  • Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
  • Current CPR certification
  • Must be available for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Must be able to respond promptly and compassionately to urgent calls, patient visits, and symptom management needs
  • Must be able to evaluate patient and family needs to guide clinical decisions and implement the plan of care
  • Must be able to accurately document clinical visits and communications
  • Must be able to work independently while ensuring continuity of care and coordination with the daytime care team
  • Must be able to serve as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team during your shift
  • Must be able to provide direct patient care and support after normal business hours
  • Must be able to support and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group including LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and other support staff
  • Must be able to participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs
  • Must be able to report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager Senior
  • Must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
  • Must meet state specific requirements
  • Must maintain a drug-free workplace

Desired Qualifications

  • 1+ years of hospice, home health, oncology, or palliative care experience
  • Familiarity with symptom management, triage, and after-hours home-based care
  • Prior experience in on-call or overnight nursing roles
  • Strong documentation and electronic medical records (EMR) skills

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