Hospice - RN on call weekends

Our Hospice in Fairfax has an immediate openings for an on call PRN nurse working Saturdays and Sundays from 8am-5pm providing patients and their families with exceptional end-of-life care that supports dignity and comfort for individuals, peace of mind to families, and honors cultural traditions and customs in the Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William counties.

Functions:

• The nurse will provide information and admission visits as needed and deliver quality hospice and palliative care services to patients in their place of residence
• Will perform initial assessment of patient’s needs, serve as a clinical resource for referral sources and patients/family members, facilitate end of life conversations and decision-making with the family or caregiver.
• Will represent our organization when communicating with patients, families, and physicians.

Qualifications:

• An active State of Virginia RN license and a minimum of 3 years of acute care and/or hospice experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meaningful care and to communicate with the terminally ill.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; attention to detail; strong organization skills, and proficient computer skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 and EMR systems. Familiarity with the Homecare Homebase electronic medical record a plus.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable, independent transportation to provide care to hospice patients in Northern Virginia.
• Must be available from 8am-5pm on call every Saturday and Sunday

We offer:

• $350 per admission and $105 per visit plus mileage reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with match
• Work-life balance and collaborative team environment
• Many opportunities for personal and professional development
• and more...

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The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D