Part Time - After Hours Visit On Call

Elara Caring • Valparaiso, IN

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About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate After-Hours/On Call Registered Nurse to provide hospice care. The role involves assessing patients and families, monitoring changes in patient condition, communicating with physicians and the care team, and supporting patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff in following the interdisciplinary Plan of Care. The nurse also provides education on hospice philosophy, pain and symptom management in various care settings, and compassionate support at the time of death, including bereavement assessments.

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.
• Experience in a hospice or home health environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patients and families to identify physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and environmental needs.
• Monitor patient condition and communicate significant changes, concerns, or safety issues to the physician and care team.
• Educate and support patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff in following the interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• Educate staff in nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and other care settings on hospice philosophy, pain management, and symptom management.
• Provide compassionate support at the time of death and complete bereavement assessments for families and caregivers.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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