Registered Nurse Hospice

Community Health Network; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to manage hospice patients, provide direct nursing care, and coordinate care across disciplines. Responsibilities include ensuring quality services as outlined by the patient’s plan of care and physician instructions.

The role primarily serves the north side of Indianapolis, including Fishers, Carmel and Westfield. Required qualifications include Indiana RN licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of nursing experience;

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved nursing program and hold Indiana RN licensure.
• CPR certification and valid driver's license required.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience; home care/hospice experience preferred.
• BSN preferred; graduation from an accredited program is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and case management for hospice clients.
• Coordinate and supervise other disciplines involved to ensure quality services.
• Deliver skilled care according to the patient’s plan of care and physician orders.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

One year nursing experience

Home care/hospice experience

Driver's license

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference The Hospice Registered Nurse is responsible for case management of a group of hospice care clients, providing direct nursing care, and coordinating and supervising other disciplines involved to promote quality services to patients. The Hospice RN is responsible for providing skilled care to assigned patient according to the plan of care established by the patient’s physician. The Hospice RN practices within the scope of nursing as defined by the Nurse Practice Act. This position will primarily cover the north side of Indianapolis, including Fishers, Carmel, and Westfield.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Current IN Driver's License with valid vehicle insurance required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• One year nursing experience required
• Home care/hospice experience preferred
• CPR certified