On Call Hospice Nurse in Spencerport, NY

Salary Range: $60/12 hours on call $27/hr when at the house

Aurora House Care Manager

Job Description:

An Aurora House Care Manager is a professional nurse, who works collaboratively in partnership with comfort home staff; hospice agency professionals, physicians and other disciplines within the comfort care home and the community. This position is per diem and reports to the Care Coordinator.

Professional Requirements:

RN Preferred / will consider LPN
A New York State Nursing license in good standing.
Recent hospice, palliative or home care experience is preferred.
General Duties:

Provide quality end-of-life care and support to guests, family, and visitors.
Ensure continuity of care, following an individualized care plan.
Assist in any way needed to ensure smooth functioning of the household.
Engage in attitudes and actions compatible with the Aurora House mission and philosophy.
Duties:

Daily assessment of guest's response to interventions and medications.
Prepare unit doses of scheduled and PRN medications for a period of 24 hours with safe labeling.
Contact with overnight aide for night report before 7 a.m.
Available for “on call” shift of 12 - 24 hrs for each workday.
Provides on-site care when called for unrelieved symptoms, family distress, volunteer/aid staffing issues, and imminent death, arriving within 30 minutes of call.
Communicates changes in medical/physical status to comfort home team and community hospice team.
Collaboratively works with comfort home team and hospice team to implement changes to care plan as needed.
Maintain accurate medication administration records.
Organizes and maintains appropriate levels of medication and supplies needed for care and comfort. Works with community team to ensure timely refills.
Provides education to family, volunteers, and home health aides.
Follows onsite TOD protocol.
Ensures safe environment in home by noticing and minimizing hazards such as icy conditions, poor lighting, and needed repairs.
Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift 30 lbs from waist to chest level regularly.
Must be able to descend and climb stairs on a daily basis.
Must be able to squat, bend, or reach to retrieve supplies from lower shelves/cupboards located 4 inches above floor level and above head several times daily.
Other Requirements:

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
Must have phone/cell phone availability for on call responsibilities.
Must have basic knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel) and Internet resources (e-mail, Google Drive).
Work Remotely

No
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem, PRN

Pay: $60.00 - $120.00 per day

Benefits:


Flexible schedule
Free parking
Medical Specialty:


Home Health
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:


12 hour shift
On call
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person