Job Description:

On-Call Registered Nurse-HospicePosition Summary: Provides primary RN responsive care to patients during assigned non-business hours. Completes field visits to patients to deliver necessary care and completes all required documentation and communications related to the actions taken and issues addressed Essential Functions: * Maintains availability and ability to complete patient home visits as assigned. * Provides necessary care to address immediate patient care issue(s) to stabilize or help relieve patient symptoms. Other Duties: * Responds to patientsfamilies to address care needs and symptom management issues. * Completes hospice new patient introductory visits and patient evaluations (in hospital, nursing facilities, or at home during on-callnon-business hours. * Makes home visits to patients discharged late in the day from a hospital, nursing facility, or the VNA hospice inpatient. * Performs time of death pronouncements. * Completes records and reports necessary for patient service and administrative requirements as determined by the Agency. * Interprets VNA hospice services and programs to patients, families, referral sources and the community. * Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, families, peers, managers, and Agency external customers. * Demonstrates knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices and techniques and the ability to apply to hospice nursing practice. * Assumes responsibility for professional growth and maintains clinical competence. * Participates, as appropriate, in the Agency's educational activities including new employee orientation and Agency staff education programs. * Complies with Agency's personnel policies and procedures. * Performs other related duties as requested. Knowledge and Experience: * Current, valid Pennsylvania RN license * Specific clinical experience with Hospice and Palliative care. * Current driver's license and consistent access to a reliable motor vehicle. * Knowledge of hospice admission criteria. * Demonstrates a caring and compassionate demeanor with patients, families, and caregivers. * Demonstrates excellent customer service skills. * Outstanding critical thinking skills. * Strong computer skills with proficiency with EMR system. Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Registered Nurse diploma, associate degree in nursing, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).