RN On Call Nights

Company: Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut
Location: Danbury
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Regional Hospice--is looking for licensed ON CALL Registered Nurse to work nights with patients in the community. We offer a generous benefits package including: Vision, Medical, Life, Dental, 401K Match, Vacation/Sick Time as well as the use of a vehicle for work and personal use. The Hospice On Call Night RN would provide skilled and supportive nursing care to patients and families when needs are urgent/emergent between 5 pm to 8:30 am rotating 3 days / 4 days every other week. They would be required to do patient visits Job Responsibilities: * Provides skilled and supportive nursing care to patients and families* Performs assessment of patient and family, through observation, interviews, and analysis of records* Responds to physical, emotional psychosocial, environmental, needs as warranted. * Completes documentation required by agency, government, and third-party systems* Identifies patient and family needs for other home health care services and makes referrals through agency-designated channels* Identifies signs and symptoms of the disease and explains diagnosis and the nature of palliative care to the patient and family as appropriate* Utilizes appropriate nursing interventions to alleviate pain and discomfort in accordance with the plan of care.* Facilitates and supports decision making by the patient and primary caregiversQualifications * Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred* Currently licensed or the ability to obtain a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.* A minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in medical/surgical nursing required* Valid Clean Driver's License Required* Home Health Care and or Hospice / End of life care experience preferred* Active client contact within past three years, preferred. * Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) preferred#CB

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