Registered Nurse, On Call

Registered Nurse - Weekend Shift

Location: Nashville, TN and surrounding areas
Status: Full Time
Days: Must be available to work Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. - 8 a.m. Additional night hours available during the week

SUMMARY
Provides on call nursing visits as directed by the Triage Nurse to ensure appropriate, timely and effective nursing care after hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assumes after hours triage role if indicated by Triage Nurse due to workload/geography.
2. Performs home visits as dictated by the Triage Nurse to provide skilled nursing care at patient's residence in support of patient's care plan developed by Primary Nurse and M.D.
3. Makes home visits at time of death to support family and complete death procedure per agency protocol.
4. Completes accurate and timely documentation as required, assumes a minimum of 4 shifts per month.
5. Communicates patients status and interventions to Triage Nurse and Primary Nurse.
6. Interacts with physician as needed.
7. Supports care plan, outcome management and assists in variance analysis.
8. Attends meetings as requested.
9. Other duties may also be assigned.