Admission RN (10,000 Bonus)

Visiting Nurse Association•Valparaiso, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

VNA Hospice NWI is seeking a Full-time Admission RN to perform consultation and admission visits. The role involves assessing patient needs, completing admission documentation, and understanding the Hospice program and benefits. The RN will obtain orders for and procure immediate medications and needed DME/supplies, perform physical assessments of patients' condition, safety, knowledge, pain, and symptoms, and initiate a Plan of Care. Responsibilities include instructing on disease understanding, progression, and immediate interventions, and documenting assessments, current medications, and initiating appropriate care plans. The coverage area includes Porter, La Porte, Starke, Jasper, Newton, and Lake counties. Mileage is paid at the current IRS rate if a fleet car is not available.

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.

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.
Completes 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.