Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Only, Full Time

Providence Life Services • St. John, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Providence Hospice and Palliative Care, a division of Providence Life Services, is hiring a full-time Weekend Hospice Registered Nurse to provide hospice care in St. John, Indiana, and throughout Lake County. The nurse is an integral member of the care team, continuing patient care over the weekend through scheduled and as-needed in-person visits to patients in their homes and at facilities. The role includes regular travel in northwest Indiana and offers a consistent weekend schedule. A backup nurse is available Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is an exempt position with a full benefits package and mileage reimbursement of $0.76 per mile.

The position plans, coordinates, and provides hospice care to patients and caregivers; carries out treatments and diagnostic or palliative procedures under medical direction; documents care; communicates patient conditions and treatment responses to the attending physician and IDT; and coordinates follow-up care with appropriate disciplines. The nurse also supports and teaches caregivers, responds to changes in patient condition, identifies environmental hazards, and participates in orientation, in-service activities, and IDT meetings. All work must comply with applicable CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission, state, and federal requirements.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
• At least one year of RN experience in a hospice or home health setting.
• Driver’s license in good standing.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must pass a physical, drug screen, 50-pound lift test, fingerprinting for a criminal background check, and reference check.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and provide hospice care services for patients and caregivers.
• Carry out treatments and required diagnostic and/or palliative procedures under medical direction.
• Document actions, observations, and care in accordance with policy requirements.
• Report patients’ physical and emotional conditions and reactions to treatment to the attending physician and IDT.
• Coordinate follow-up patient care needs after visits with appropriate disciplines.
• Support, teach, and assist caregivers in providing patient care.
• Identify and report hazards in the environment.
• Respond to reported changes in a patient’s condition.
• Participate in orientation, in-service activities, and IDT meetings.
• Perform all functions in compliance with CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission, and state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Travel to patients’ homes and provide scheduled and as-needed in-person visits to patients in the community and at facilities.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, with HMO, BA, PPO, and HSA options.
• Wellness program that reduces medical premiums for enrolled employees and their spouse.
• Guardian dental insurance with HMO or PPO options.
• Guardian vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• Student loan repayment.
• On-demand payment.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Eight paid holidays.
• Longevity bonus.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Mileage reimbursement of $0.76 per mile.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed