Hospice RN On-Call - Lafayette

Paradigm Health•Lafayette, IN

18m

About The Position

If you are looking for... a company that is patient-focused on providing the highest quality of care, family-oriented working environment with a non-corporate feel, managers and leadership who truly listen and follow up, teamwork, recognizes a job well done... YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE! Paradigm Health is an exciting Indiana-owned company that brings a new "Paradigm" to Home Care. Our culture is fresh, exciting and progressive to afford our team members a fulfilling work experience. We are looking for the best of the best; team members who are driven, compassionate and take pride in the quality of their care and services. This is a great opportunity for the right RN candidate. Paradigm Health is expanding rapidly throughout Indiana and we are opening several new positions. Position Details: Full-time Hospice RN On-Call position Schedule: Monday thru Thursday, 5p-8a Territory: Lafayette, Indiana and surrounding communities

Requirements

One year Hospice experience preferred
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.