Hospice On Call RN $5K SIGN ON BONUS

Elara Caring•Lafayette, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. This is a 7 OFF 7 ON position offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Elara Caring believes the best place for care is where you live, and we provide high-quality care to over 60,000 patients daily in their preferred home setting. As an After Hours/ On Call Registered Nurse, you will have countless ways to make a difference. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated healthcare provider to join our mission and help us continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Current State License as a Registered Nurse RN
1 year of experience in a clinical care setting
50% travel required
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Hospice team.
Assesses hospice care patients and families to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, Interdisciplinary Team reports, after hours reports, and on-site evaluations.
Assesses patient needs and obtains data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family/caregiver health status.
Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in health condition, environment, or unsafe facility conditions to the Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
Counsels, instructs, and includes the patient, facility, and family in following the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
Teaches hospice philosophy and pain and symptom management to staff in alternate care settings (nursing homes, hospital, assisted-living facilities, etc.).
Provides appropriate support at time of death and perform bereavement assessment.