SUMMARY 

The On-Call registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education/experience and comfort care.  The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to provide services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. Note: Weekend On-call begins Thursday evening ending Monday. Specific times and other details given at interview.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES 

Patient Care 

1.    Completes initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs.   Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current. and previous illness(es). 

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

3.    Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by: 

A.   Contributes to the plan of care. ...