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Registered Nurse, On CallHospice of Lake Cumberland • Somerset, KY, United States
Registered Nurse, On Call

Registered Nurse, On Call

Hospice of Lake Cumberland • Somerset, KY, United States
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Job Summary

Assumes responsibility for patient care and support during on-call hours as scheduled.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Current Kentucky License.
  • Two years experience as a professional nurse preferred; minimum one year in acute setting.
  • Ability to access patient's homes independently and cannot have any lifting restrictions.

Position Relationships

  • Supervised by Director of Clinical Services.
  • Duties and Responsibilities

    Coordinates and provides skilled nursing care to individuals and families, based on the existing Plan of Care and nursing assessment of current needs.

  • Functions within the standards of the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Shares coverage of all holidays when Hospice office is closed. These holidays are : New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
  • Explains philosophy, purpose, scope and role of Hospice to patients and families.
  • Completes initial assessment and determines immediate needs of patients admitted during on call hours.
  • Responds to patient / caregiver request for assistance by providing phone instruction, counsel, and support, or by home visit as needed.
  • Provide direct patient care as required, following policies and procedures of Hospice.
  • Provides a safe patient environment, i.e., drug disposal, sharps disposal, and universal precautions.
  • Teaches the patient / caregiver proper use of medications, supplies, and equipment, and the basic skills required to care for the patient in the home.
  • Provides appropriate support at the time of death.
  • Follow Hospice procedure of completing all charting according to hospice policy given and delivering charting to Hospice office in a timely manner.
  • May be required to work in the inpatient unit.
  • Contributes to the overall success of Hospice by cooperating in other organizational requirements and activities.

  • Communicates information concerning work schedule and need for time off to Director of Nursing Service.
  • Participates in Hospice of Lake Cumberland's orientation and in-service training programs for professional and volunteer staff.
  • Participates in community programs as requested to promote better understanding of Hospice.
  • Participates in organizational committees and special projects as assigned.
  • Attends mandatory in-services and monthly staff meetings.
  • Demonstrates familiarity with Hospice policies and State and Federal regulations governing provision of Hospice care.
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