Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Only, Full Time
About The Position
Providence Hospice and Palliative Care, a division of Providence Life Services, is hiring a full-time Hospice Registered Nurse to serve patients in St. John, Indiana, and throughout Lake County. The nurse is an integral member of the hospice care team, providing patient care during the weekend and supporting meaningful connections with patients and caregivers. The role requires in-person visits to patients in homes and facilities, as scheduled and as needed, and regular travel throughout the northwest areas of Indiana. This full-time, exempt position has a weekend commitment from Friday at 4:00 p.m. to Sunday at 8:00 a.m. Scheduled visits and unplanned visits requiring a nurse will take place during the weekend. A backup nurse is available Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position includes a full benefits package and mileage reimbursement of $0.76 per mile.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana.
- At least one year of RN experience in a hospice or home health setting.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing.
- Reliable transportation.
- Must pass a physical, drug screen, 50-pound lift test, fingerprint-based criminal background check, and reference check.
Nice To Haves
- CPR certification.
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 and observations and complete documentation according to policy requirements.
- Report patients’ physical and emotional conditions and reactions to treatment to the attending physician and the IDT.
- Coordinate follow-up for patient care needs with appropriate disciplines after visits.
- Support, teach, and assist caregivers in providing patient care.
- Identify and report hazards in the environment.
- Respond to reported changes in patients’ conditions.
- Participate in orientation, in-service training, and IDT meetings.
- Perform all functions in compliance with CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission, and state and federal regulatory requirements.
- Travel to patients’ homes.
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance with HMO, BA, PPO, and HSA options.
- Rightway Healthcare Management.
- Wellness program that reduces medical premiums for enrolled employees and spouses.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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