GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE

JOB POSTING

TITLE: On-Call RN/LPN’s LOCATION: Melville HOURS: F/T& P/T positions Evenings – Nights – Weekends

The Hospice On-Call Nurse will be available to provide nursing care and support to hospice patients and/or families on an on-call basis (evenings, nights, weekends and holidays) within their home setting. The care provided is consistent with the hospice interdisciplinary plan of care and focuses on symptom management and pain control.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Exhibits good understanding of Hospice philosophy and expertise in the care of the terminally ill patient / resident.

Assess and responds to the needs of terminally ill patient / resident, insuring appropriate clinical intervention, communicating pertinent information to the physician, and offering support to the patient and family.

Gives instructions and reassurance as needed. Makes home visits if a problem is unable to be resolved by phone and cannot wait for a home visit during working hours.

Coordinates services during on-call hours such as emergency medications, equipment, supplies, aide service, inpatient care, and other services available from hospice.

Supervises personnel (direct and contract) during on-call hours, i.e., home health aides and continuous nursing staff.

Interacts with Hospice team members and communicates appropriate information regarding status of the patient / resident.

For patients and families not active with hospice, ensures that caller receives correct information as to routine business hours. Directs callers to other resources if an emergency exists.

Completes progress notes and log sheets to document assessment, intervention and follow up for patients and families. Documentation is submitted in a timely manner

Willingness to travel to patients’ homes and provide own transportation in all types of weather.

Possesses a current, valid New York State driver’s license

Current registration in New York State as a Licensed Nurse and one to two years recent general bedside nursing experience with good clinical skills. Experience in home care, hospice and/or oncology preferred.

APPLICANT MUST HAVE SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL/WORK RECORD AS WELL AS GOOD ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTALITY.

Interested applicant should forward resume with letter of interest and salary requirements Human Resources at
Good Shepherd Hospice, 245 Old Country Road, Melville, NY, 11747, email: goodshepherdhospicehr@chsli.org or fax to (631) 465-6505.