Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) — On-Call, 7 On/7 Off

Job overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) — On-Call, 7 On/7 Off role is onsite in Newport News, VA, serving patients and families in their homes and communities. Compensation is not specified. The role provides hospice care and coordinates services with patients, families, and community resources. The RN assesses patient and family needs, develops and revises care plans, and provides nursing care focused on palliative needs and comfort. The nurse also coordinates with physicians and the hospice interdisciplinary group, maintains clinical records, and participates in on-call duties during the seven-day coverage period, followed by seven days off.

What you'll do

• Assess patients and families
• provide nursing care
• develop and revise plans of care
• administer prescribed medications and treatments
• counsel and educate patients and families
• assist with activities of daily living
• coordinate care and communicate changes to physicians and community providers
• maintain clinical notes
• attend interdisciplinary meetings
• and participate in on-call duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice registered nurse

rn

newport news va

affinity care of virginia

on-call

7 on/7 off

hospice care

palliative nursing

home and community care

care planning

patient and family education

interdisciplinary team

virginia rn license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Seven days on call followed by seven days off; the posting states that hospice aides may be supervised as necessary during coverage.

About the employer

Affinity Care of Virginia is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.