đź“Ť Location: Winchester, VA, US
đź’Ľ Type: Parttime
🏠Work: On-site
đź’° Salary: USD 31 - 43 (hourly)
đź“ť Description: **ABOUT BLUE RIDGE CARE SERVICES**
Blue Ridge Care works to optimize the quality of life and well\\-being for those members of our community affected by aging or dealing with chronic or serious illness. 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 the continued delivery of the life\\-changing care and services we provide those we serve.
**POSITION SUMMARY**
The Registered Nurse After Hours (RN) in accordance with public health nursing standards, practices, and policies, will provide and arrange for Hospice care for patients/families, in a collaborative relationship, with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The Registered Nurse After Hours (RN) makes initial nursing assessments, judgments and treatment decisions based on patient/family needs and wishes in accordance with professional skills.
**COMPENSATION**
Competitive base pay, plus shift differentials.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
**EDUCATION AND 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.
**PHYSICAL/SENSORY/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS**
The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Must be able to continuously stand and walk, frequently squat, climb stairs, bend to the floor, reach over the shoulder, kneel, twist, sit, lift patients, and remain in uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods of time.
* Must have visual acuity enough to continuously note changes in patient condition (breathing, color, and skin integrity) and to read a thermometer, sphygmomanometer dial, and other instruments.
* Must have hearing acuity enough to auscultate BP, hear verbal instructions and communication from clients, respond to emergency alarms, and answer the telephone.
* Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills
* Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.
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