Hospice After Hours On Call RN

Elara Caring • Terre Haute, IN

5d • Remote

About The Position

Grow your career internally at Elara Caring, our best talent comes from within! To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need an After-Hours/On Call Registered Nurse with commitment and compassion. As an After-Hours/On Call Registered Nurse, you’ll contribute to our success in assessing hospice patients and families to identify physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and environmental needs. You will monitor patient condition and communicate significant changes, concerns, or safety issues to the physician and care team. You will educate and support patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff in following the interdisciplinary Plan of Care. Provide education on hospice philosophy, pain management, and symptom management to staff in nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and other care settings. Provide compassionate support at the time of death and complete bereavement assessments for families and caregivers.

Requirements

• Current State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associates or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• 1+ year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Nice To Haves

• Home Health experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patients and families to identify physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and environmental needs.
• Monitor patient condition and communicate significant changes, concerns, or safety issues to the physician and care team.
• Educate and support patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff in following the interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• Provide education on hospice philosophy, pain management, and symptom management to staff in nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and other care settings.
• Provide compassionate support at the time of death and complete bereavement assessments for families and caregivers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance.
• 401(K) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree