Nurse - On Call - $6,000 signing BONUS!
Job Description
Job Description
$6,000 signing BONUS!!
The Nurse On-Call provides nursing care with special emphasis on control of pain and other symptoms to hospice patients after hours.
Work Schedule: 7 on/7 off
The On-Call RN provides nursing care with special emphasis on control of pain and other symptoms to the hospice patient after regular office hours. Implements physician plan of care and establishes a nursing plan of care based upon nursing process.
Licensed as an RN in the state of MA.
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Ability to relate and treat terminally ill patients/families and their particular problems.
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Must possess strong patient assessment, patient management and documentation skills.
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Excellent organizational, interpersonal, telephone, documentation and communication skill.
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Access to reliable automobile with proof of liability insurance.
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Communicates pertinent findings to the physician, implements medical treatment plan, instructs family accordingly.
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Identifies problems/needs of patient of caregiver, making recommendations for pain management and comfort/symptom management.
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Responds to calls promptly when received from answering service. Is able to prioritize.