On-Call Hospice RN, Per Diem Waveny LifeCare Network - 3.9 Wilton, CT Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Qualifications Experience working with individuals with chronic pain RN License Driver's License Full Job Description Implements, coordinates and supervises all aspects of delivery of patient care for hospice program: Triages incoming calls for referral or care and implements appropriate plan (i.e. home visit, professional consultation, interagency referral, etc.) Complies with Agency documentation standards. Provides consultation and visits when appropriate for pain management, symptom management, comfort care, HHA orientations/supervisions, Death Pronouncement and bereavement care Maintains ongoing communication with IDG staff. Calls in report before 8:30 a.m. to all appropriate parties on patient issues/contacts during evening/night. Seeks consultation with other agency staff as indicated. Participates in Hospice IDG Team and other meetings, as requested. Educational Certified in CPR Attends yearly OSHA in-service and completes annual skills validation Identifies knowledge gaps and remedies independently Attends minimum 12 hours of in-services per year, including 6 hours of hospice in-service. Minimum qualifications Current license to practice as RN in Connecticut. BSN degree preferred. Valid driver's license Minimum three years clinical experience in the past five years, at least one of which must be palliative care, end of life care, long-term care, or hospice care. An understanding of and commitment to hospice principles and philosophy. Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of terminal care with expertise in pain and symptom management and hospice nursing. Licenses & Certifications Preferred Registered Nurse Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.