Job Description

On-Call Weekend Registered Nurse - Friday 5pm to Monday 8am

Are you a highly skilled and motivated registered nurse looking for an immediate opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families? Do you thrive in a dynamic and progressive healthcare environment? If so, we have an exciting position available for you!

Why should you apply?

• Flexible schedule with weekend availability and on-call duties
• Competitive pay and benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k matching, and mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and talented team of healthcare professionals
• Continued professional development and learning opportunities

Job Summary:

The On-Call Weekend Registered Nurse is responsible for developing and initiating the plan of care, providing preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures, and offering patient and caregiver counseling and education. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess and develop individualized care plans and communicate with physicians and other healthcare practitioners as needed. Additionally, you will identify discharge planning needs and participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and initiate the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative, and caregiver(s)
• Provide preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as ordered by the physician
• Offer patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education
• Prepare clinical notes and communicate with the physician and other healthcare practitioners
• Identify discharge planning needs and implement prior to patient discharge
• Communicate with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan
• Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
• Supervise and evaluate home health aide care provided every two weeks

Job Requirements:

• Graduated from an approved school of nursing and licensed in the state where practicing
• Minimum of two years of experience, with preference for experience in public health or home care nursing
• Maintains a current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and insured automobile in good working order
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing, able to lift and transfer patients, and perform required nursing skills
• Schedule is Friday 5pm to Monday 8am; then Monday 5pm to Tuesday 8am

Location: Parker and Big River Area

If you are a motivated and dynamic registered nurse with a passion for providing exceptional care, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at Pennant Arizona and make a difference in the lives of individuals and families.

At River Valley Home Health and Hospice we believe that caring for the elderly or frail is the noblest of professions. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. A career with River Valley Home Health and Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interest matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgment. One other thing about our work culture; we know that in order for our patients to receive the care they deserve; we need to put our employees first.

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