Hospice Registered Nurse

Redcrest Hospice LLC; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Redcrest Hospice LLC in Bloomington, IN is seeking an RN I - Hospice to provide and plan professional nursing care under physician direction. The role delivers direct patient care, assists with examinations, documents conditions, vital signs, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments, contributing to comfort and symptom control.

This full-time position includes a Monday–Friday schedule, holiday rotation, no weekends or on-call duties, and involves working in patients' homes within Bloomington and

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the state(s) where service is provided.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare-related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician.
• Observes and monitors patient conditions.
• Administers medication as prescribed by the physician.
• Develops an individualized plan of care with the physician.
• Oversees and coordinates care with Aides and LPNs.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Education

RN license (Indiana)

Bachelor's degree preferred

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 LLC Schedule: Full-time schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Holiday rotation required. No weekends or on-call duties. Location: Bloomington, IN and surrounding counties

SUMMARY

A Registered Nurse (RN) I - Hospice provides and plans professional nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician. This role involves delivering direct patient care, assisting with examinations, accurately documenting patient conditions, vital signs, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments. The Level 1 RN also administers treatments and medications as directed, contributing to the comfort and symptom control of hospice patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician
• Observes and monitors patient conditions
• Performs assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and adjusts as needs change
• Administers medication as prescribed by the physician
• Manages multi-disciplinary care as applicable
• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
• Counsels’ patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
• Listens to patient and family members
• Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by Aides and LPNs
• Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• 0 to 2 years of experience

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

• Valid RN license in the state(s) where service is provided
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare-related field preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Knowledge Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%

Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100%

Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%

Physical Walking - Frequently 34%-66%

Bending - Occasionally 2%-33%

Standing - Occasionally 2%-33%

Sitting - Frequently 34%-66%

Driving - Frequently 34%-66%

Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Occasionally 2%-33%

Stretching/Reaching - Occasionally 2%-33%

Climbing - Occasionally 2%-33%

Hand/finger dexterity - Constantly 66%-100%

Stooping (bend at waist) - Occasionally 2%-33%

Distinguish smell/temperature - Occasionally 2%-33%

Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100%

Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100%

Talking on the telephone - Frequently 34%-66%

Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100%

Hearing on the telephone - Frequently 34%-66%

Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100%

Other Sensory Activities N/A

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS:

• ANSWERING PHONES
• FILING
• COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY
• ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION
• REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA
• ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.

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.

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Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.