Admission/Visit RN (0.9 FTE) - $10,000 Bonus at VNA Hospice of NWI

Description

Admission/Visit RN (0.9 FTE) - Hospice $10,000 Bonus

Valparaiso, IN

Description

Admission/Visit RN

$65,000 - $80,000 based on previous hospice experience

$10,000 Bonus

VNA Hospice NWI is Hiring:

Admission/Visit RN 

Rotating Schedule

Week 1: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Week 2: Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

No On-Call 

Coverage Area: Porter, La Porte, Starke, Jasper, Newton and Lake Counties

Mileage Paid 

Job Duties:

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and skill in current nursing practice.

Exhibits knowledge of the concept of an interdisciplinary team and a working knowledge of the development of plans for patient care and the ability to participate in them as well as using the case management approach.

Functions independently and appropriately and demonstrates the ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

Summary-

The Registered Professional Nurse serves as a case coordinator by providing, arranging for, teaching, and supervising the health care of hospice patients in their homes. The nurse appraises patient and family care needs and coordinates services with the interdisciplinary team.

• Possesses understanding of Hospice program and benefits.
• Obtains orders for and procures immediate medications and needed DME/supplies.
• Performs physical assessment of patient's condition, safety, knowledge, pain, and symptoms.
• Initiates Plan of Care
• Instructs on disease understanding, progression, and immediate interventions.
• Documents assessment, and current medications and initiates appropriate care plans.

Requirements

Qualifications/Education:

1. Licensure: Must have and maintain a license as a registered professional nurse by the state of Indiana. Minimum of Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

2. The diploma must be from an approved school of professional nursing. 

3.  A minimum of one year of medical/surgical experience in a hospital setting, nursing home, ECF, or home care is preferred. 

4. Previous hospice experience and/or demonstrates understanding and support of the hospice philosophy and concept preferred. Must be sensitive to issues of loss and grief.

5. Must maintain current CPR certification.

6. Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.    

7. TB status must be current.

GENEROUS AND COMPETITIVE WAGES AND FULL BENEFITS

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• 12 hour shift

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating M/W/F week 1; T/TH/Sat week 2

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Acute Care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location:

• In person