Every Other Weekend Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse, RN
Independence, Ohio
Posted Aug 24
- Shift
- 10-hour weekends only
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 10-hour weekends only
- Weekends
- Every other weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Hospice
- Accepts
- RN
More role details
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $38/hr
The median for nursing in Ohio is $36/hr, across 404 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Why Suncrest
Suncrest Hospice is seeking a weekend RN, to assist in our on-call needs. This role will work every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 10hr shifts.
At Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!
Benefits
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- Actual Work/Life Balance
- Competitive Pay: $38.00 - $42.00 per/hr
- Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
- A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
- The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades
Details
The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of hospice patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, assisted living facilities and hospitals. This position will assist with visits, including triage, symptom management, and PRN needs.
Schedule
Every Other Weekend 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice with one year of experience under license
- Admissions and On-call experience also preferred
- Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
- Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team.
- Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
- Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
- Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
- Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area
- Be available to work every other weekend on Saturdays and Sundays. Oppurtunity to pick up on Thursday and Friday.
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Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice with one year of experience under license
- Admissions and On-call experience also preferred
- Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
- Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team.
- Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
- Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
- Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
- Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area
- Be available to work every other weekend on Saturdays and Sundays. Oppurtunity to pick up on Thursday and Friday.
Benefits highlights
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Independence, Ohio
- State price level
- 7% below the national average
Ohio index 92.8, where 100 is the national average.
Independence sits just south of Cleveland, offering a quiet suburban base with easy access to metro amenities. Nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park provides scenic trails and green space. A practical choice for RNs who prefer a residential setting within commuting distance of major hospital systems.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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About the employer
Suncrest Hospice is a hospice care provider located in Santa Cruz, California, serving patients in their places of residence, including private homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Nurses at Suncrest Hospice work autonomously in community settings, visiting patients where they…
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Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
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