Hospice RN On Call - Weekends

Paradigm Health•Zionsville, IN

4d•Remote

About The Position

Paradigm Health is an Indiana-owned company focused on patient-centered care, offering a family-oriented, non-corporate environment with supportive management and a strong emphasis on teamwork. We are seeking driven, compassionate RNs who take pride in their work to join our rapidly expanding team throughout Indiana. 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 evenings and weekends, responding to on-call needs within an hour. The role involves performing comprehensive patient assessments, managing pain effectively, and addressing the holistic needs of terminally ill patients and their families. Collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Requirements

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

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.