Weekend Per Diem Hospital at Home RN - Alert Ambulance Service : Job Details

Job DetailsJob LocationWarwick Base - Warwick, RIPosition TypePer DiemSalary Range$45.00 - $50.00 HourlyJob ShiftDayJob CategoryHealth CareDescriptionAlert Healthcare is a healthcare company providing mobile and other healthcare services to residents and organizations throughout Rhode Island. We are currently looking for a Per Diem Experienced Registered Nurse to help fill our partnership for the Hospital at Home Program.This is a Per Diem- Saturday and/or Sunday (at this point in time) about 1-2 shifts per month available. (There is also a possibility of an on call RN position for weekends. Details and pay rate to be determined for on call shift.)Daily Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Daily Nursing visits to admitted patients in their home throughout the state of Rhode Island, Assisting with admitting new patients and discharging patients per providers orders.
• Nurse will be responsible for possibly providing the following during day to day visits-
  • Lab Draws
  • Medication Reconciliation
  • Basic vital signs
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication Administration
  • Obtaining 12 Lead ECG
  • Urine Collections, COVID/Flu/RSV swabs
  • IV Medication Administration or Hydration
  • Documentation for each patient encounter
  • Other miscellaneous tasks within the RN's Scope of Practice
• Must be willing to work independently in the community while still maintaining an open line of communication regarding patients, patient care and appointments with the Care Team and Providers.
• The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills and clinical assessment experience.
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Care Team.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients, the care team and providers.
• Use reasoning skills and good judgment

QualificationsEducation, Experience, and Licensure and Hire Requirements:

• Currently licensed/registered in Rhode Island. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two (2) years skilled nursing experience required
• CPR certification upon hire. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
• IV Experience (obtaining and starting), lab draw and Medication administration experience required
• Obtaining 12 Lead ECG experience is preferred, but not required.
• Provide Immunization records (MMR, Varicella, TDap and Hep B)
• Provide Background Check
• Provide a clean Driving Record
• Complete a TB test and Fit Test upon hire

Specific Job Information

• PAY- $50.00/HR for Saturday and Sunday Shifts & $45/HR for weekday shifts if available.