On Call Registered Nurse - RN

Fortis Health•West Lafayette, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Home Health & Hospice, a clinician-led skilled home health care agency serving central Indiana, is seeking a skilled and compassionate On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse to provide timely nursing care and support to hospice patients and their families in the home setting. The RN responds to patient needs after regular business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as scheduled. The role focuses on assessing patient conditions, managing symptoms, educating and supporting patients and caregivers, and coordinating care to promote comfort and quality of life in accordance with physician orders and individualized care plans. The position is responsible for patient-centered outcomes and compliance with agency policies, accrediting standards, and applicable federal and state regulations. The role includes completing admission assessments and ongoing evaluations, developing and updating plans of care with physicians, collecting and documenting OASIS data, providing skilled nursing care to assigned patients, and coordinating with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and agency staff. The RN also participates in case conferences, maintains accurate clinical documentation, upholds patient safety and confidentiality, and completes required training, meetings, and continuing education. The work is performed in patients’ homes and involves regular tablet use for documentation, communication, and training.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana.
At least one year of nursing experience in a hospital, facility, home health, or related healthcare setting.
Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable personal transportation.
Ability to work independently in patient homes and manage a flexible schedule.
Ability to sit, stand, and drive for extended periods while providing in-home care.
Ability to assist and lift patients and move equipment or supplies, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Regular use of a tablet for documentation, communication, and training.

Nice To Haves

Home health and hospice experience.

Responsibilities

Complete admission assessments and ongoing patient evaluations in the home setting.
Develop, implement, and update patient plans of care in collaboration with physicians.
Collect and document OASIS data accurately and on time.
Provide skilled nursing care while managing multiple patients as assigned.
Assess, manage, and educate patients and families on pain, medications, and disease processes.
Coordinate care with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and agency staff.
Participate in case conferences and communicate changes in patient condition as needed.
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and comply with agency policies and regulations.
Uphold patient safety, quality standards, and confidentiality at all times.
Complete required trainings, meetings, and continuing education.
Respond to hospice patient needs after regular business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as scheduled.
Provide emotional support and education to patients, families, and caregivers.