Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice After-Hours

Alternate Solutions Health Network • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Remote

About The Position

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. Redcrest Hospice nurses provide patients with the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment. Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
• Previous experience with clinical management, hospice case management, or other relevant clinical experience.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Designated workspace at home to assist with chart reviews if there are minimal to no after-hours needs.
• Capable of all physical demands.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in a patient's home as directed by the medical director and/or attending physician.
• Manage and facilitate resource applications to meet patient needs.
• Support chart review and patient phone calls from your home if there are minimal to no after-hours needs during the shift.
• Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform comprehensive assessments to develop an individualized care plan and adjust as needs change.
• Evaluate the treatment and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care.
• Determine if the level of care being provided meets the patients’ needs and facilitate level of care changes including the management of after-hours Routine, General Inpatient, Respite and Continuous Care.
• Administer medication as prescribed by the physician and collaborate on required updates to the plan of care to achieve comfort and symptom control.
• Prioritize visits for high-risk patients.
• Manage multi-disciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with collaborative determinations on level of care provisions, additional resource need identification, and schedule management.
• Educate the patient and family on the disease process using teach back methods to ensure patient and family understanding.
• Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Complete chart reviews and answer patient calls, to support patient care and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive financial incentives.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to participate in 401k.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees