Fidelity on Call, LTD
Travel RN - Hospice 8hr Days OSF Home Care
Fidelity on Call, LTD, Alton, Illinois, United States, 62002
Job Description
Job Description
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Pay Rate: Rate may vary due to local or non-local contracted rates: $65-$70/hr combined Rate of pay. (
Pay packages are a combination of taxable hourly rates, tax free
allowances for travel, housing, and meal allowances
)
( Rates are subject to change via client need) ·
Additional bonuses are available. ·
Rates are subject to change via client
Home Care RN Job Description
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Home Care Registered Nurse
delivers end-of-life care to ill or injured patients in a home or community-based setting. These nurses manage pain and other symptoms, provide emotional support, and advise families or care takers on treatment while a medical professional is not present.
Key Responsibilities: Patient Care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient and family needs. Monitor and manage pain and symptoms using palliative care principles. Provide direct nursing care including wound management, medication administration, and comfort care measures. Assist patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, grooming, mobility) as needed. Offer compassionate emotional support to patients and families during the dying process. Medical Administration: Administer medications as prescribed, adjusting for comfort and symptom control. Maintain detailed and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with hospice regulations. Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides, to deliver holistic care. Evaluate and update care plans regularly based on patient needs and disease progression. Monitoring and Reporting: Observe and document changes in physical, emotional, and cognitive status. Communicate significant changes to the hospice medical director and care team. Monitor patient responses to interventions and adjust care accordingly. Ensure accurate, timely, and regulatory-compliant charting. Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and families about disease progression, medication usage, and symptom management. Prepare families for the end-of-life process, providing guidance on what to expect. Offer bereavement resources and support before and after the patient’s passing. Infection Control and Safety: Follow strict infection control procedures, especially in home environments. Maintain a safe and comfortable home setting for the patient. Provide guidance to families on maintaining hygiene and safety standards. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with hospice interdisciplinary team members to ensure cohesive care. Participate in case conferences and team meetings to review care goals and progress. Communicate effectively with caregivers, families, and other home health providers. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to acute changes in patient condition, providing immediate palliative interventions. Support families during medical crises with calm, knowledgeable guidance. Utilize clinical judgment to handle emergency situations compassionately and professionally.
Qualifications and Requirements: Education:
Registered Nurse (RN) with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Licensure:
Current and valid RN license in the practicing state. Certifications:
BLS (Basic Life Support) required; hospice or palliative care certification preferred. Experience:
Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health is strongly preferred. Skills:
Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills; excellent communication; emotional intelligence; ability to work independently in diverse home settings.
Work Environment: Primarily home-based care, including private residences, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes. Travel between patient locations is required; mileage reimbursement is often provided. Flexible scheduling, but may include evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations depending on agency needs.
Physical and Emotional Demands: Ability to lift, transfer, or assist patients safely. Comfortable navigating various home environments and conditions. High level of emotional resilience to support patients and families through end-of-life care. Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision while managing emotionally charged situations.
Job Description
·
Pay Rate: Rate may vary due to local or non-local contracted rates: $65-$70/hr combined Rate of pay. (
Pay packages are a combination of taxable hourly rates, tax free
allowances for travel, housing, and meal allowances
)
( Rates are subject to change via client need) ·
Additional bonuses are available. ·
Rates are subject to change via client
Home Care RN Job Description
A
Home Care Registered Nurse
delivers end-of-life care to ill or injured patients in a home or community-based setting. These nurses manage pain and other symptoms, provide emotional support, and advise families or care takers on treatment while a medical professional is not present.
Key Responsibilities: Patient Care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient and family needs. Monitor and manage pain and symptoms using palliative care principles. Provide direct nursing care including wound management, medication administration, and comfort care measures. Assist patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, grooming, mobility) as needed. Offer compassionate emotional support to patients and families during the dying process. Medical Administration: Administer medications as prescribed, adjusting for comfort and symptom control. Maintain detailed and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with hospice regulations. Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides, to deliver holistic care. Evaluate and update care plans regularly based on patient needs and disease progression. Monitoring and Reporting: Observe and document changes in physical, emotional, and cognitive status. Communicate significant changes to the hospice medical director and care team. Monitor patient responses to interventions and adjust care accordingly. Ensure accurate, timely, and regulatory-compliant charting. Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and families about disease progression, medication usage, and symptom management. Prepare families for the end-of-life process, providing guidance on what to expect. Offer bereavement resources and support before and after the patient’s passing. Infection Control and Safety: Follow strict infection control procedures, especially in home environments. Maintain a safe and comfortable home setting for the patient. Provide guidance to families on maintaining hygiene and safety standards. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with hospice interdisciplinary team members to ensure cohesive care. Participate in case conferences and team meetings to review care goals and progress. Communicate effectively with caregivers, families, and other home health providers. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to acute changes in patient condition, providing immediate palliative interventions. Support families during medical crises with calm, knowledgeable guidance. Utilize clinical judgment to handle emergency situations compassionately and professionally.
Qualifications and Requirements: Education:
Registered Nurse (RN) with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Licensure:
Current and valid RN license in the practicing state. Certifications:
BLS (Basic Life Support) required; hospice or palliative care certification preferred. Experience:
Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health is strongly preferred. Skills:
Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills; excellent communication; emotional intelligence; ability to work independently in diverse home settings.
Work Environment: Primarily home-based care, including private residences, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes. Travel between patient locations is required; mileage reimbursement is often provided. Flexible scheduling, but may include evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations depending on agency needs.
Physical and Emotional Demands: Ability to lift, transfer, or assist patients safely. Comfortable navigating various home environments and conditions. High level of emotional resilience to support patients and families through end-of-life care. Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision while managing emotionally charged situations.