Hospice RN (CI-PRN)
About The Position
The Hospice RN cares for patients at the end of life, helping them live as comfortably and independently as possible and with the least amount of pain. The role includes supporting patients and their families emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually, while caring for the patient’s mind, body, and spirit and supporting families and caregivers. The RN determines eligibility for home care and hospice services, assesses patient needs, develops and revises plans of care, coordinates care with patients, families, providers, and a multidisciplinary team, and promotes patient independence through care goals. The position is based at the Indianapolis Hospice House and Outpatient Hospice in Indianapolis, Indiana, and requires travel up to 75%. The listed schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with weekend and holiday rotation.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing/Patient Care.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license from a state licensing board.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Driver's license.
- Auto insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing/Patient Care.
- One year of home health or hospice care experience.
Responsibilities
- Determine patient eligibility for home care and hospice care.
- Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes and patient experience.
- Assess, collect, and analyze objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural data relevant to patient condition, nursing diagnosis, needs, and plan of care.
- Develop, review, and revise an appropriate plan of care based on patient and family information, observations, and communications, as the patient’s condition warrants.
- Prioritize and implement the plan of care, coordinate care delivery, and employ interventions to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a safe, respectful, and ethical practice environment.
- Communicate relevant changes in patient assessment or reassessment to providers in a timely manner.
- Coordinate communication among multidisciplinary team members to support safe transitions and continuity of care.
- Promote patient independence by establishing patient care goals.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees.
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Education Level
Associate degree
