Compassionate Hospice Inpatient RN – Day Shift

Vna-Hospice-of-Nwi; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement savings plan

Mission-driven team environment

Meaningful work that makes adifference

Job summary

Valparaiso, IN – VNA Hospice of NW Indiana is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for our 6-bed Hospice Inpatient Care Center. This full-time Day Shift (7:00am-3:30pm) includes every other weekend rotation and holidays as scheduled.

The RN will provide skilled nursing care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, manage symptoms, administer medications, document in EMR, and support patients and families through end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Manage pain and symptoms utilizing hospice and palliative care best practices.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
• Monitor patient condition 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.

Skills

RN license (IN)

Nursing degree

CPR certified

Team collaboration

Communication & critical thinking

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Valparaiso, IN – VNA Hospice of NW Indiana is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for our 6-bed Hospice Inpatient Care Center. This full-time Day Shift (7:00am-3:30pm) includes every other weekend rotation and holidays as scheduled.

The RN will provide skilled nursing care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, manage symptoms, administer medications, document in EMR, and support patients and families through end-of-life care.