PRN Hospice Registered Nurse (58547)

Interim HealthCare; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN/Per Diem

Mileage reimbursement

1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios

Clinician Friendly EMR

Flexible assignments

Online training & CEUs

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Interim HealthCare Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking Hospice Registered Nurses (RNs) for PRN work. Provide home-based care focused on quality of life for patients with six months or less to live. You will join an interdisciplinary team and educate families on prognosis, care plans, and hospice goals.

We offer 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios, mileage reimbursement, flexible assignments, and online training with CEUs. Indiana RN license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license in Indiana and CPR certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, ideally in hospice or home healthcare.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based care to patients with six months or less to live, focused on quality of life.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to carry out the patient’s plan of care.
• Perform patient assessments, check vitals, evaluate breathing, monitor pain, administer prescribed medication and treatments.
• Ensure accessibility of medical equipment, prescribed oxygen, medication and other supplies.
• Educate family on the patient’s prognosis, changes in care plan, medication and hospice goals.
• Take a holistic approach to care that engages the patient’s mind, body, spirit and family.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Clinical nursing proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

RN License – Indiana

CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: IN FORT WAYNE - FORT WAYNE, IN 46825 Position Type: PRN Salary Range: $36.06 - $44.23 Salary Job Shift: Any Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

in Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

Seeking a nursing opportunity where you can make a real impact? Interim HealthCare® Hospice is hiring Hospice RNs. In this role, you’ll provide comfort, strength, and guidance to patients and families as they find peace during life’s final chapter.

As the nation’s first home care company, Interim HealthCare Hospice is committed to helping patients live out their days in the most comfortable and meaningful ways. If you share our sentiments and are ready to make a difference, you are made for this!

Our Hospice Registered Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:

• This position is PRN/Per Diem
• Market competitive visit rates
• Mileage reimbursement
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you have an impact
• Clinician Friendly EMR!
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

As a Hospice Registered Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide home-based care to patients with six months or less to live, focused on quality of life
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of a physician, LPN, CNA, HHA, social worker, chaplain and volunteers to carry out the patient’s plan of care
• Perform patient assessments, check vitals, evaluate breathing, monitor pain, administer prescribed medication and treatments
• Ensure accessibility of medical equipment, prescribed oxygen, medication and other supplies
• Educate family on the patient’s prognosis, changes in care plan, medication and hospice goals
• Take a holistic approach to care that engages the patient’s mind, body, spirit and family

A few must-haves for Hospice Registered Nurses:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and active RN license in Indiana
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, ideally in hospice or home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Clinical proficiency in nursing specialty, strong communication skills and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare Hospice?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Hospice Registered Nurses (RNs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.