RN - ON CALL HOSPICE NURSE
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting — no sign-up to start.
At a glance
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Job overview
St. Bernard's Medical Center is hiring a RN - ON CALL HOSPICE NURSE. The RN On-Call Hospice Nurse provides direct nursing care to terminally ill patients, assessing their condition and needs. This role involves setting goals and prescribing appropriate nursing actions to meet the physical and psychological needs of both the patient and their family. The nurse functions independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, sharing on-call duties to ensure 24-hour availability for patients and families.
Key focus areas include Provide direct nursing care to terminally ill patients, Assess patient's condition and nursing needs, and Set goals for patient care.
Successful candidates bring Associate/Diploma/Baccalaureate Degree Nursing, Registered Nurse License Arkansas, and Valid Driver's License Arkansas. Important skills include Direct Nursing Care, Assess Patient Condition, Set Goals, Prescribe Nursing Actions, Function Independently, and Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration. Preferred (not required): BP.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
-
JOB REQUIREMENTS
-
Education
-
Associate, diploma, or baccalaureate degree is nursing is required. Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas. Must maintain driver’s license valid in the state of Arkansas and automobile liability insurance.
-
Experience
-
Two years patient care nursing experience preferred with one year in Hospice or community setting. Prior experience in Med/Surgery, Oncology, Home Health, or Hospice desirable.
-
Physical
-
Driving is part of job responsibilities. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Uses diabetic home monitoring, BP, thermometers, IV therapy equipment/sq, standard DME, beepers, telephone, automobile. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending. Lifting, pushing/pulling up to 250 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs.
-
This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
-
JOB SUMMARY
-
Provides direct nursing care and assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs of the terminally ill patient; set goals; prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals of the physical and psychological need of the patient and family. Able to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Shares on call to provide 24-hour availability for patients and families. The RN will serve as a role model for nursing assistants and students by demonstrating clinical competence and leadership. The RN must promote good public relations for the unit, the nursing division, and the medical center while maintaining patient confidentiality.
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.