RN - On Call

Ambercare is looking for a full-time RN - On Call to join our fast growing hospice team in the city of Las Cruces!

Earn up to $79,000 annually, immediate openings and 401k match!

What We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere

• Comprehensive benefits effective on the first of the month

• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match

• Generous time off accruals

• Paid holidays

• Mileage reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Program

• Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase

• Merit Increases

• Employee Discount Programs

What You'll Do:

• 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

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program

• Possession of a current license to practice in the state as a Registered Nurse

• Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse

• Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments

• Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles

• Must possess current CPR Certification

• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required