General Inpatient (GIP) Hospice RN

ashealthnet; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Company paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Redcrest Hospice in Indianapolis is seeking a Hospice, General InPatient Nurse-Case Manager to provide end-of-life care within the Health System Inpatient Hospice setting. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, determine level of care, and deliver compassionate, holistic care to patients and families.

The role requires RN licensure in Indiana, minimum 3 years inpatient experience (hospice preferred), and the ability to manage physical tasks.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of employment.
• 3 years inpatient clinical experience, hospice preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in your name.
• Capable of all physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Plan of Care and implement care to support comfortable, dignified end-of-life outcomes.
• Educate and advocate for patients and families, respecting spiritual and cultural beliefs.
• Complete clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Coordinate with physicians and team for optimal patient transitions and care planning.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings for comprehensive team input.

Skills

Compassionate communicator

Patient care

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Company: Redcrest Hospice

Schedule: 3x12s (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) or 4x10s (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM). Choose the schedule that fits your lifestyle. Weekend option available.

Location: IU hospitals in the Metro Indianapolis area

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Hospice, General InPatient Nurse-Case Manager. You'll help deliver care in a holistic, family-centered manner anticipating, preventing and treating undesirable symptoms or secondary symptoms.

WHAT WE OFFER

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market.

We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

HOW YOU'LL WORK

You'll be responsible for providing end-of-life care and Hospice services to patients in the Health System Inpatient Hospice setting in a manner consistent with standards of practice. You will assist in determining the need to change the level of care based upon assessment and collaboration with the Attending Physician or Medical Director.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Plan of Care
  Implement care to achieve outcomes of comfortable and safe dying, self-determined life closure and effective grieving for patient and family.
• Family Educator/Advocate
  Maintain the dignity of the dying patient while supporting their unique spiritual and cultural beliefs, provide appropriate support at the time of death, including disposition of medications, notification of funeral home, etc. according to agency policy.
• Policies
  Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Communication
  Provide referral sources with information on hospice programs and the coordination of patient care for optimal transition from the hospital to discharge destination in a hospice care setting wherever the patient calls home.
• Operations
  Attend interdisciplinary team meetings for full team discussions, consultation and evaluation of patient/family needs.

HARD & SOFT SKILLS

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Independent worker with demonstrated skills in patient care and education.
• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Registered Nurse within the state of employment. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum 3 years inpatient clinical experience, preferably hospice.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Capable of all physical demands.

We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family.

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.