RN, After Hours

Heart to Heart Hospice • Valparaiso, IN

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About The Position

Heart to Heart Hospice provides compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. The Registered Nurse On Call provides home visits as needed for patient assessment, treatment, and support, which may include pronouncement of patient death, crisis management, and admission. The nurse plans comprehensive services for patients and families, develops and revises nursing care plans in conjunction with the patient’s physician and the interdisciplinary group (IDG), documents progress toward established goals, and communicates changes and outcomes to physicians and other personnel. The role also requires timely documentation, strong customer care, and compliance with applicable laws, Medicare regulations, and agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate school of nursing.
• Current state Registered Nurse license.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.
• Two years of RN experience in a healthcare or clinical setting is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of RN experience in a healthcare or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide home visits as needed for patient assessment, treatment, and support, including patient-death pronouncement, crisis management, and admission.
• Plan comprehensive services for patients and their families.
• Develop and revise nursing care plans and goals in conjunction with the patient’s physician and IDG.
• Provide excellent customer care to internal and external customers, including proper phone etiquette.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
• Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to care.
• Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company car for qualifying individuals
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree