Company Overview
Gentiva is America’s homecare leader. We have
nearly 40 years of experience, serve patients from more than 350 locations
in 38 states and are driving some of the most exciting new developments
in home healthcare today. Financially and strategically, we are positioned
to be a key player in the industry for many years to come. All of
which make Gentiva the place to be.
Job Description
The homecare industry is revolutionizing healthcare
in America. And Lazarus House Hospice, a Gentiva Health Services,
Inc. managed company, is leading that revolution with exceptional
clinical care, innovative solutions and uncompromising service. We
offer a unique employment package for nurses that includes comprehensive
benefits, a flexible schedule and unprecedented opportunities for
growth and specialization.
As a On Call Registered Nurse, you will:
*Conduct services during on-call hours. Ensure that
services are consistent with Company policies, service standards and
applicable laws for assigned area.
*Respond to/triage calls during on-call hours in a timely manner and
document all telephone contacts, patient care observations and interventions.
Ensure the smooth transition to and from office staff and after on-call
hours.
*Assure that interim (verbal) orders obtained from the physician are
accurately documented and communicated for implementation.
*Perform initial evaluation of the appropriateness of referrals and
coordinate the set up of services with the appropriate staff. Document
demographic/clinical/payor information during on-call hours.
*Provides care and emotional support to the actively dying patient.
Demonstrates appropriate notification of hospice team upon death.
*Complete all personal care and assist with all activities of daily
living to provide comfort for patient per appropriate nursing interventions.
*Complete physical assessment including, but not limited to, vital
signs, all body systems, intake and output, weight, etc.
*Educates patient/caregiver on all medications regarding indications,
dose, route, time, and side effects per written and verbal instruction.
Also, educates patient/caregiver on pain related to terminal illness
(scale of 0 to 10, sustained medication, break-through dosing, when
to notify nurse for uncontrolled pain).
Job Requirements
Qualifications
*Diploma,
Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
*Prefer a minimum of two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse,
preferably in the home health field.
*Current unrestricted licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse
in the state(s) to which assigned and current CPR certification
*Good organizational and communication skills
*Ability to function with minimal supervision
*Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm,
as well as the willingness to handle difficult situations.
expect more from Lazarus House Hospice
We give you everything you need to make the most of your career, including
advanced education and training, the latest resources and the industry's
highest standards of clinical excellence. When you work for a Gentiva
managed company, you can expect more: more opportunities, more challenges,
more rewards. That's why we're the employer of choice for some of
today's most experienced and talented clinicians.
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