Hospice On Call RN

Elara Caring • Terre Haute, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Elara Caring, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the growth of the home care industry. Employees have the chance to make a real difference by fulfilling our mission daily, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Elara Caring is dedicated to delivering high-quality care to over 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting, recognizing that there's no place like home. Every team member plays a vital role in this mission, offering countless ways to make an impact as an After Hours/On Call Registered Nurse. This role involves developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers to continue being an industry pioneer in unparalleled care. We are seeking an After Hours/On Call Registered Nurse with commitment and compassion to join our team.

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.

Benefits

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees