Weekend on-call RN in Russell Springs, KY

Are you ready to work in a place that cares about its employees? We value our employees and treat them as valued members of a team not just someone filling a job. We make a difference in patients and families lives. If you're looking to be part of a team, have a fast paced job with lots of variety in job duties, work for a stable company and work in a family atmosphere then Hospice of Lake Cumberland could be the place for you. Must have two years of RN experience to qualify for this position. • This person will have on call responsibilities on the weekends. You will be working to help with visits during this shift but you also may receive calls from patients and family members and be the first one to go out if a patient needs a visit or to go pronounce a death. • We cover seven counties: Pulaski, Russell, Casey, McCreary, Wayne, Clinton and Cumberland. You could travel to any of these seven counties to see patients but each of the weekend nurses will be assigned specific areas that they cover routinely. • This person will not have an assigned case load. • This person, along with two another Weekend RNs, will make all scheduled visits, do admits, pronounce deaths and see patients as needed. You will also work with a Triage Coordinator that takes all calls and schedules the RN's day during their work hours. • You must be able to work with an interdisciplinary team and be a team player. • Must be able to do electronic documentation with the company provided iPad and iPhone. At Hospice of Lake Cumberland we offer a wide range of benefits: • Health, dental, vision, HSAs, FSAs, and • 401K with company match. • Since this is a weekend position this person will receive $2.00 more per hour over your base salary when working. • We pay a portion of all health insurance premiums from single coverage all the way up to family coverage. • We also give you $250 per month flex dollars to spend towards your benefits or as an additional cash benefit if you do not choose any of our benefits. This amounts to an extra $3000 per year. • We offer a very generous paid days off policy where you could earn from 30 to 36 days off per year. • Paid holidays. • Company paid for basic life insurance policy of $20,000 and company paid Long Term Disability policy. • Paid bereavement for death of immediate family members. • Company paid iPhone that can be used for personal use. • Possible Performance Bonus Incentive that can be from 1% to 5% of your base salary. • Salary will be based on experience. EOE. 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. Complete Job Description Assumes responsibility for patient care and support during on-call hours as scheduled. 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 Clinical Services. • 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. Job Type: Full-time