Hospice Nurse - RN - Roanoke based - Weekend on call

Carilion Clinic Hospice Care is now hiring a weekend on-call nurse (RN) to manage visits for hospice patients. This is a full time position, working weekends starting on Friday at 4:30pm through Monday at 8:00am. This on-call weekend position works in tandem with a hospice triage nurse and another hospice nurse.  The weekend hospice on-call nurse is an integral member of the hospice team in ensuring continuity of care.


This position will serve as a member of the Hospice team and serves as a case manager for assigned patients. Will coordinate symptom management for assigned patients. Coordinates care of patient/family unit in collaboration with members of hospice IDT team, Medical Director and attending physician.  Requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to adapt to home based settings.  Ongoing interaction with hospice team critical to providing excellent continuum of care.


Make the most of your clinical skills at an organization that has earned numerous awards for clinical excellence. Based in Roanoke, VA, our community-based health care organization encompasses a comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and other complementary services.


Play an important role with a regional leader that inspires better health through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. Realize the advantages of advancing your career with an organization where you can expect supportive leadership, state-of-the-art technological resources, inter-professional teamwork, and innovative learning.

 

Education: Must be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing/RN program.


Experience: Must have a mimimum of one year experience in hospice, home health, oncology, or medical surgical nursing.


Licensure/Certification: Must have a current valid Virginia RN license.  Must have valid driver's license, automobile insurance and personal vehicle for making home visits.


Other: Must have a clear criminal records check as approved through the Virginia State Police criminal record exchange and found to be  free from barrier crimes.
 

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage:  Doing what’s right for our patients without question.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.