Registered Nurse -Evenings Hospice Center
About The Position
The Hospice Center Registered Nurse provides comprehensive skilled nursing care to hospice patients with complex symptom-management needs in a six-bed inpatient hospice unit in Valparaiso, Indiana. The RN works collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and their families. This is a full-time evening-shift position, scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with an every-other-weekend rotation. The role includes assessing and managing patient care, providing education and emotional support to patients and families, and helping honor patients’ end-of-life wishes.
Requirements
- Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in hospice, palliative care, oncology, critical care, medical-surgical, emergency room, intensive care, or long-term care.
- Experience with symptom management and end-of-life care.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Manage pain and symptoms using hospice and palliative care best practices.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to the hospice interdisciplinary team.
- Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Collaborate with physicians and team members to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Advocate for patient comfort, dignity, and end-of-life wishes.
- Participate in team meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide compassionate support to families throughout the hospice journey.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
- Supportive and mission-driven team environment.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of patients and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
