Registered Nurse Hospice

Description

Providence Hospice and Palliative Care is a growing division of Providence Life Services, which provides a continuum of healthcare, focused on senior living. Providence Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN),Weekends Only, Full Time, in St. John, IN and throughout Lake County. The Weekend Hospice RN for Providence is an integral team member who continues our excellent patient care into the weekend. This position requires in-person visits as scheduled and as needed to patients in the community and at facilities. This position is ideal for nurses who value meaningful patient connections and a consistent weekend scheduled. Our Weekend nurse will have the support of an amazing team, who work towards the same goal. 

Schedule Available: This is a full-time, exempt position in the northwest areas of Indiana and requires regular travel. The schedule for the position requires a weekend commitment of Friday, from 4:00PM to Monday, 8:00AM. Scheduled visits will occur during the weekend as well as visits that are unplanned that require a nurse visit. A back-up nurse will be available for support on Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 4pm. This position comes with the full benefit’s package. Mileage reimbursement is $0.76/mile.  

Benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance (choice of HMO, BA, PPO, and HSA)
• Right way Healthcare Management
• Wellness Program (reduces medical premiums for enrolled employees and spouse)
• Guardian Dental Insurance (HMO or PPO) and Guardian Vision Insurance
• Retirement 403b with up to 4% employer match
• Student Loan Repayment
• On Demand Payment
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• (8) Paid Holidays
• Longevity Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

Join our team and make a difference by providing, dignity, comfort and peace to patients in their final days.

Job responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates and provides hospice care services for patients and caregivers.
• Carries out treatments and required diagnostic and/or palliative procedures under medical directions.
• Documents all actions and observations.
• Reports to attending physician and IDT physical and emotional conditions and reactions to treatment.
• Coordinates follow-up for patient care needs after visits with appropriate disciplines.
• Supports, teaches and assists caregivers provide patient care.
• Identifies and reports hazards in the environment.
• Completes documentation per policy requirements.
• Respond to reported patient change in condition.
• Participates in orientation, in-service and IDT meetings.
• Perform all functions in compliance with CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission, State and Federal regulatory bodies.
• Travel to patient’s homes.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the state of Indiana.
• At least 1 year of RN experience in Hospice or Home Health setting.
• Drivers License in good standing.
• Reliable transportation.
• CPR certified, preferred.
• Must pass a physical, drug screen, 50-pound lift test, fingerprinting for criminal background check and complete a reference check.

EOE

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