Registered Nurse, Hospice

Woburn Hospital•Goshen, IN

49d•Onsite

About The Position

This position links patients and families with resources and services available in hospice facilities and through hospice at home. Works with referral staff at discharge sites to assure the best outcomes for patients and promotes continuity of care in keeping with the goals and strategies of the agency which are consistent with the mission and objective. Responsible for determining patient eligibility and coordinating the scheduling into the program. Goshen Hospice services Elkhart, LaGrange, Kosciusko and Noble Counties.

Requirements

Associates of Nursing (ASN)
Valid Indiana Registered Nurse license
American Heart Association CPR certification
1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience
Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance
Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist with lifting 100 pounds.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred
Colleagues hired with an associate degree must enter a BSN program within 12 months of hire and earn their BSN from a NLN or CCNE accredited program within 5 years of beginning their BSN degree.
Colleagues hired with an associate degree and 10 or more years of nursing experience may be exempt from entering into a BSN program.

Responsibilities

Links patients and families with resources and services available in hospice facilities and through hospice at home.
Works with referral staff at discharge sites to assure the best outcomes for patients and promotes continuity of care in keeping with the goals and strategies of the agency which are consistent with the mission and objective.
Determines patient eligibility and coordinates the scheduling into the program.