About this role
The After Hours/On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) works a minimum of 7 shifts (days) each month, including at least one 3-day Weekend Shift (Friday 8am – Monday 8am). Weekday Shifts are Monday through Thursday, 5pm until 8am the following morning.
On-Call RNs occasionally may also be offered PRN shifts during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm).
Specific Responsibilities
Assume primary responsibility for All Care Home Health total census during assigned shift.
Answer all patient/caregiver phone calls received on behalf of the agency by the answering service, and follow up according to agency policies and procedures.
Provide skilled nursing, intervention, and supportive care to patients in the home setting.
Educate primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers to provide care for patients as indicated.
Maintain regular communication with agency staff and the patient’s referring physician and/or case manager concerning patient/family care needs and response to interventions.
Maintain up-to-date patient records so that problems, goals and interventions are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.
Complete documentation within agency guidelines and to meet regulatory requirements. Submit completed documentation within one business day after on-call services are provided.
Accept referrals for new patients in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.
Communicate regularly with agency nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from on-call hours
Participate in the agency’s orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff
Participate in agency’s performance improvement activities and marketing and community programs as requested, to promote professional growth and understanding of home health care
Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of State and Federal bodies which aid in determining policies
Perform specific assignments as directed
Possess a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or the State of North Carolina. Preferably possess a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.Minimum two years of varied work experience as a registered nurse with preferably one of the two years in either an acute, oncology, home health and/or hospice setting.Possess a valid driver’s license, valid auto insurance, and an automobile for field useAbility to remain within the agency service area or within 30 miles of the agency office while on-callAbility to provide skilled nursing services and complete documentation within the agency’s productivity standardsDemonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settingsDemonstrated skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestylesPhysical RequirementsAbility to turn, reposition, and assist patients to transfer and ambulateMust be able to bend, stoop, push and pullMust be able to lift a minimum of 25 poundsRequires manual dexterity sufficient to provide hands-on care to the patient under variable conditions and settingsMust be able to operate standard office machines such as fax, telephone, computer, etc.Requires normal ranges of hearing and visionMust be free of communicable diseasesMust be able to communicate clearly in English verbally and in writing All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.