After Hours Registered Nurse (RN) - Blue Ridge Hospice

JOIN THE BLUE RIDGE HOSPICE TEAM!

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a rewarding career in hospice?  If so, we have a team of dedicated professionals that serve our community while enjoying a better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.  Join us and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families we serve.

Founded in 1981, Blue Ridge Hospice provides high-quality and compassionate serious illness and end-of-life care and grief support services throughout a 2,200-square-mile service area in the northern Shenandoah Valley and northwestern Virginia. With a mission of brightening life’s journey for all whom we are privileged to serve, and a strategic goal to grow and expand our services to continue meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the community, Blue Ridge is “Caring for life”.  

Our core values – dignity, integrity, teamwork, innovation, diversity, and excellence – not only reflect our commitment to our patients and families, but also represent our dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that encourages staff to embrace creativity, work together, practice empathy and compassion with each other, and utilize professional growth opportunities. At Blue Ridge, we call our staff “Future Makers” – everyone contributes to our collective organizational excellence and success, and ultimately the continued delivery of the life-changing care and services we provide those we serve. 

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) ON CALL – Position Summary

The On Call Registered Nurse provides visits to patients with emergent and critical needs and as requested by providers and team leaders. Experienced in nursing, the On Call Registered Nurseuses critical thinking skills to provide care, working independently to cover patient needs from 4:30 pm – 8:30 am Monday-Friday, and from 4:30pm Friday until 8:30am Monday.

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) ON CALL – Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Emergency Response and Patient Visits: 

• Answer emergent patient calls and conduct necessary visits to address immediate concerns.

Nursing Care:

• Provide professional nursing care in line with the established patient care goals, ensuring all actions are aligned with the physician’s plan of care.
• Assess and evaluate patient status; if working as an LPN, report findings to the RN on duty.

Care Planning and Implementation:

• Develop and update care plans that establish goals based on nursing diagnoses and incorporate palliative nursing actions.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, administering medications and treatments as prescribed.

Patient and Family Counseling:

• Counsel patients and families on nursing and related needs, providing health care instructions as per the assessment plan.
• Teach self-care techniques to patients and caregivers, including medication, diet, and health counseling opportunities.

Documentation and Communication:

• Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical documentation regarding the patient’s condition and care provided, including pain and symptom management.
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient needs and any changes in condition, obtaining and documenting physician orders as required.

Environment and Equipment Management:

• Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient.
• Coordinate arrangements for necessary equipment and services.

Continuity of Care:

• Conduct initial assessments of patients and families, ensuring continuity of care by collaborating with the patient, family, and other team members.

Professional Development:

• Assume responsibility for personal growth and professional development by attending continuing education and in-service classes.

Quality Improvement:

• Actively participate in quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives.
• Minimize non-productive time by engaging in activities like peer chart reviews and medication reconciliation checks.

Community and Facility Outreach:

• Contact facilities within the service area to identify and address patient needs.
• Assist with the tuck-in program and other patient support services as assigned.

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) ON CALL – Qualifications/Experience

• RN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Graduated from an accredited nursing school.  BSN preferred
• 2+ years of experience in hospice, home health, or ICU CCU, preferred
• CHPN certification, preferred
• Basic knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement regulations
• Current CPR Certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills and electronic medical records required. 
• Must be able to travel throughout the territory as needed.

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) ON CALL - Benefits 

• Health Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Retirement with Company Match 
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Thrift Shop Discount 

Blue Ridge Hospice is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.