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Addus HomeCare · 21 hours ago

Hospice RN On Call

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Addus HomeCare is dedicated to delivering high-quality hospice care in Central Ohio. The Hospice RN On Call will manage after-hours patient and family phone calls, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, and maintain clinical records to ensure optimal patient support.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for triage of after-hours patient and family phone calls, determining the need for services including assessments, symptom management and care plan updates, delegating nursing visits to appropriate staff members

Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family’s needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate

Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care

Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to family

Maintain an accurate clinical record through the timely preparation of care plans and clinical and progress notes