Weekend On Call Nurse

Job Summary: With responsibility of the care of our Participants 24 Hours, 7 days a week, this position work on-call and will be responsible for the telephonic assessment and in person assessment as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for on-call phone calls and communication that occurs involving Participant care through our on-call system.
• Be able to utilize clinical knowledge and critical thinking to determine best course of action when receiving on-call phone calls.
• Ensure high quality care and communication is delivered at all times.
• Provide direct care to the patients, including triage, administering treatments and medications.
• Assist in development, follow and coordinate each Participant comprehensive assessment and plan of care.
• Notify physician, when necessary, of changes in the patients condition, weight, medication errors, medication management issues, abnormal laboratory/x-ray results and any other unusual observation.
• Complete all necessary documentation according to regulations and LIFE Pittsburgh’s policies/procedures.

Working Conditions:

• Works within the LIFE Pittsburgh Adult Day Health Centers (ADHC), or occasional travel between centers for other related functions.