Admission RN (10,000 Bonus)
About The Position
VNA Hospice NWI is seeking a full-time Admission RN to perform consultation and admission visits to assess patient needs. This role involves completing admission assessment and agreement documentation, understanding the Hospice program and benefits, obtaining orders for and procuring immediate medications and needed DME/supplies, performing physical assessments of patients' condition, safety, knowledge, pain, and symptoms, initiating a Plan of Care, instructing on disease understanding, progression, and immediate interventions, and documenting assessments, current medications, and initiating appropriate care plans. The position offers a $10,000 bonus based on experience and FTE status, mileage reimbursement if a fleet car is not available, and coverage for Porter, La Porte, Starke, Jasper, Newton, and Lake areas. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a minimum on-call rotation.
Requirements
- Unrestricted RN license in the State of Indiana
- Diploma must be from an approved school of professional nursing
- Must maintain current CPR certification
- Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance
- RN (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year of medical/surgical experience in a hospital setting, nursing home, ECF, or hospice care preferred
- Previous hospice experience and/or demonstrates understanding and support of the hospice philosophy and concept preferred
- Must be sensitive to issues of loss and grief
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Acute Care: 1 year (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Performs consultation and admission visit to assess patient's needs
- Completed admission assessment and agreement documentation for VNA Hospice NWI
- Possesses understanding of Hospice program and benefits
- Obtains orders for and procures immediate medications and needed DME/supplies
- Performs physical assessment of patients' condition, safety, knowledge, pain, and symptoms
- Initiates Plan of Care
- Instructs on disease understanding, progression, and immediate interventions
- Documents assessment, current medications and initiates appropriate care plans
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
