PRN Hospice Registered Nurse

Elara Caring • Terre Haute, IN

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About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide home health care. The nurse assesses patients and determines care needs, provides nursing care according to care plans and physician orders, monitors patient conditions, and supports safe, continuous, quality care. The role includes educating patients and families, protecting privacy in accordance with HIPAA, and responding appropriately to changes in patient condition. The posting title identifies this as a PRN Hospice Registered Nurse, though the job description itself refers to Registered Nurse Home Health.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited certificate, diploma, associate, or baccalaureate school of nursing.
• At least 1 year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Nice To Haves

• Home Health experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine their care needs.
• Complete initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Protect patient and staff privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
• Provide nursing care according to the plan of care and physician orders.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the care team.
• Educate patients and families on care and safety.
• Take appropriate action when patient conditions change.
• Help ensure quality, safe, and continuous patient care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree