Hospice Registered Nurse - PRN

CorsoCare • Anderson, IN

11d

About The Position

CorsoCare Hospice Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Job Status: PRN / Contingent Coverage Area: Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, Muncie, Henry and surrounding At CorsoCare we offer: Employee First Benefits: Competitive compensation Continued Growth and Education from training, supportive leadership, and collaboration Community based visits, means less travel time A company provided tablet with 24/7/365 IT support Dedicated schedulers to support flexible scheduling options Mileage reimbursement Employee First Culture - YOU BELONG, YOU MATTER! What makes you different, makes us great You are part of a team Your unique experiences and perspectives inspire others A 1440 Culture - one that strives to use all 1440 minutes in each day to create the absolute best experiences with every person, in every interaction Position Summary Registered Nurse: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to the terminally ill Hospice patient as needed. To aid and understanding to the family in the home care situation and in time of bereavement, and to work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
• Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
• Ability to supervise others appropriately.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
• Must Complete Hospice training program.

Responsibilities

• Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patients.
• Provides dietary counseling.
• Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
• Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patients Hospice care and safety.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patients physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
• Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
• Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
• Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctors orders.
• Attends team conferences.
• Maintains records as required by Hospice.
• Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patients need or perform a procedure.
• Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
• Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
• Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.
• Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.
• Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
• Assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by Director.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Continued Growth and Education from training, supportive leadership, and collaboration
• Community based visits, means less travel time
• A company provided tablet with 24/7/365 IT support
• Dedicated schedulers to support flexible scheduling options
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed