Hospice RN On Call Weekends

Paradigm Health•Valparaiso, IN

12h•Remote

About The Position

Paradigm Health is an Indiana-owned company focused on patient-centered care with a family-oriented, non-corporate feel. We are seeking driven, compassionate RNs who take pride in their work to join our rapidly expanding team. We have been recognized as a 'Top Workplace' by the Indy Star for the past 5 years. This full-time Hospice RN On-Call position covers Friday-Monday, responding to on-call needs within an hour. The role involves performing physical and psychosocial assessments, managing pain, educating patients and families, and responding to the holistic needs of terminally ill patients and their families. The RN will assess conditions, initiate and update care plans, obtain physician orders, and collaborate with physicians. Case conferences will be initiated to discuss team responsibilities, pain management, and bereavement counseling.

Requirements

1 year of RN experience required
Licensed Registered Nurse in State of Indiana
Current driver's license
Must have reliable transportation and insurance

Nice To Haves

One year Hospice experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs physical and psychosocial assessment on all hospice patients.
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.
Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Responds to the physical, mental, social and emotional needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
Assesses patient’s condition, initiates plan of care, re-evaluates and updates as necessary.
Obtains all necessary physician orders and collaborates with physician as patient’s needs dictate.
Initiates case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, pain management, bereavement counseling, etc.