On-Call Nurse Hospice

Overview

• Provide exceptional hospice care during on-call hours, addressing urgent patient needs and ensuring quality care delivery.
• Coordinate with the Call Center Triage and On-Call Manager to establish effective care plans for patients.
• Respond promptly to patient triage requests, offering both remote and field support as required.
• Deliver emotional support and guidance to families during patient transitions and end-of-life care.
• Work within all boroughs, utilizing provided transportation for field visits.
• Ensure compliance with New York State Standards for Professional Registered Nurses.
• Utilize home office setup for remote triage and documentation tasks.
• Collaborate with hospice physicians and the primary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care plans, medication management, and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled patient visits during on-call shifts to address urgent physical and psycho-social needs.
• Communicate effectively with the on-call team to coordinate patient care and address immediate concerns.
• Implement and adjust care plans based on patient conditions and triage assessments.
• Provide emotional support to families during patient transitions and end-of-life care.
• Document patient interactions and care adjustments accurately in compliance with standards.
• Attend patient deaths as directed, offering guidance and support to families.
• Collaborate with hospice physicians to address urgent patient needs and establish safe care plans.
• Utilize transportation services for field visits across boroughs as required.
• Maintain compliance with New York State Standards for Professional Registered Nurses.

Job Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with an Associate of Applied Science degree.
• Minimum of two years' experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health, Hospice, or Oncology nursing.
• Preferred four years of relevant nursing experience.
• Active New York State RN licensure and valid driver's license preferred.
• Commitment to sit for the national board certification CHPN within one year of hire.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Windows applications.
• Ability to work hybrid, combining remote triage and field visits.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with hospice physicians and care teams.
• Knowledge of New York State Standards for Professional Registered Nurses.