Overview:
Crescent Hospice is currently hiring Full Time Compassionate On-Call Registered Nurses (RN) to provide patient care in and around the Murrell's Inlet Area!
The On-Call RN is responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventative and supportive care to the hospice patient and family. The On-Call RN utilizes assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life. The On-Call RN assumes on-call coverage for the designated teams and functions as an Interdisciplinary (IDT) team member to provide hospice care, support , and interventions after hours.
Crescent Hospice is a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our family of hospices provide quality care through our mission-oriented and patient-centric services. We are growing rapidly and are looking for skilled individuals to join us in our journey.
We offer excellent compensation and an industry leading benefits package that includes:
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Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
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Company matching 401(k)
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GENEROUS time-off package (20 days PTO & 9 Holidays)
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Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance
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Wellness & Discount Programs
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Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement
If you are looking for a career with a purpose and a supportive team culture, then this is the position for you!
Responsibilities:
- Provides emergency, PRN, routine, and admission visits as necessary or scheduled.
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Assumes primary responsibility for hospice patients during on-call hours.
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Provides ongoing assessments of physical, psychological, and social and spiritual needs of the hospice patient and family and initiates appropriate interventions.
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Reviews clinical referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate Collaborates with Administrator On-Call regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for hospice services.
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Assesses and evaluates patient's status by: following the plan of care, regularly reevaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, participating in revising the plan of care as necessary based on patient status and needs.
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Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing interventions/actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care preferred.
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Hold current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum one (1) year experience as an RN in a medical surgical/acute care setting.
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Hospice/home health experience preferred but not required.
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Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
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Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
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CMS requires that all patient-facing staff, as well as those that are in contact with patient-facing staff, be fully vaccinated, or have a documented religious or medical exemption. This important rule is required for all healthcare organizations that receive federal funds through Medicare or Medicaid.
