Hospice Weekend RN

Ashealthnet; Muncie, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Redcrest Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide end-of-life care for patients at Ball Memorial Hospital in Indiana, with occasional field visits. You will work in an interdisciplinary team to deliver one-on-one patient care and support families.

You will follow the plan of care, monitor patient needs, and document thoroughly in accordance with agency and Medicare guidelines. A 3 x 12-hour shift schedule is in place.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one-year experience as an RN in an acute care setting is preferred.
• Hospice experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall care of the patient from admission to end of life.
• Observe and monitor patient to ensure appropriate level of care.
• Update and implement the plan of care as needs change.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and communicate with families.
• Complete clinical documentation per agency protocol and Medicare guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Attention to detail

Patience

Team player

Education

RN license

Job description

Company Culture

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: 3 x 12-hour shifts weekly (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). Holiday rotation and after-hours rotation as needed.

Location: Primarily supporting General Inpatient Services at Ball Memorial Hospital but will occasionally do field as well.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

As a Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients. Our nurses give our patients the greatest gift – the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment. As a RN you will have the opportunity to provide one on one patient care and work at the top of your license. You will utilize your clinical skills in providing end of life care as directed by an attending physician. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care to our patients.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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 will oversee the overall care of the patient from beginning to end of life. You will observe and monitor the patient to determine if the level of care being provided meets the patients’ needs. You will work autonomously and be responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice outlined by the state.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Plan of Care
  • Evaluate the treatment and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care.
  • Individualize the plan of care and make adjustments as needs change.
• Minimize Patient Risk
  • Update all doctor orders in patient chart and administer medication as prescribed by the physician.
• Continuity of Care
  • Manage multi-disciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Family Educator/Advocate
  • Counsel patient and family on the disease/progression and incorporate patient and family in development of plan of care.
  • Listen to patient and family members.
• Policies
  • Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Operations
  • Oversee and supervise total care of patient provided by nurse aides and LPNs.
  • Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

HARD & SOFT SKILLS

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one-year experience as an RN in an acute care setting is preferred.
• Hospice experience is desired.
• 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. #INDREDHOS3 We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work.

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.

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.