About this opportunity
Transitions Hospice - Indiana lists this Admissions Registered Nurse RN / Hospice opportunity in munster, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Coverage Territory: Focus on Hospital Admissions and building relationships with the hospitals in the area; also helping with Field Admissions and Visits as needed
Schedule: M-F; 10a-7p OR 4 10 hour shifts
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 / year
Our people are the difference.
Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living.
At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!
As a Transitions Care Hospice Nurse you are responsible for providing care to patients in need. The Nurse functions as a support team member to the IDG team by providing additional services when required. The Nurse will assess, address and report patient needs to the case management team all while ensuring that all patient needs are met in a timely manner. Local travel is required.
Major Responsibilities
Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process within the designated scope of practice.
Assesses and evaluates patient's status by:
Writing and initiating a plan of care (when appropriate).
Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
Participating in revising the plan of care (when appropriate).
Completes all visit types requested to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
Fulfills obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
Benefits We Offer
Competitive salary
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
Life Insurance
401(k) matching
Auto Allowance
Gas Card
Company Equipment
Paid Time Off
Free Scrub Tops
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Nursing licensure in the State which you provide care (RN).
One (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.
Worksite address
munster, IN, 46321, US
Who can apply
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