Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice On Call Weekends

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Job Description

The mission of Bon Secours Hospice is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare services to those in need, including the poor and dying, for the purpose of alleviating human suffering and bringing people to wholeness in the midst of pain and loss.

Service coverage throughout Hampton Roads

Up to $15,000 Hiring Incentive

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing physical, emotional support for Hospice patients, families, and caregivers. Follow an established plan-of-care implemented by the RN Case Manager. Assesses symptoms for immediate nursing interventions according to standing Hospice and/or M.D. orders, admissions, process referrals and evaluations of potential patients. Pronounces death according to regulatory guidelines. On-Call availability will be Monday - Friday 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the next morning. Occasional weekend coverage. Responsible for ensuring that care provided to patients is of excellent quality, meets home care rules and regulations, and follows physician's orders. All employees, if applicable, are expected to adhere to the BSHR Automobile Safety Program per policy.

On-Call availability will be Friday at 12PM until Monday 8AM .

Essential Functions:

Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.

Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.

Makes home visits to assess and evaluate patient status.

Makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change

Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate.

Assists with providing end-of-life care comfort measures as identified in the patient plan of treatment.

Works in concert with the hospice interdisciplinary group members.

Job Requirements:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN Degree preferred.

2. Current licensure to the practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

3. Current CPR certification

4. Valid Virginia Driver License and an acceptable driving record.

5. At least one year of nursing experience preferably in hospice, home health, med-surge or ICU.

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36

Work Shift:
All (United States of America)

Department:
Hospice Care - Maryview

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.