7on7off Registered Nurse- Hospice- Fishers
Fishers, IN, United States
Job Details
Job Location
Fishers- Hospice - Fishers, IN
Description
Come join our growing team! Care Hospice partnered with The Care Team is looking for a Full-Time 7on/7off Registered Nurse - Hospice in the Fishers, IN area .
We specialize in providing Home Care and Hospice in the home and facilities. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. At the Care Team we offer:
Engaging Company Culture
Competitive Compensation and Excellent Benefits
Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field
Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility!
Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology
As a member of The Care Team, you will enjoy a wealth of great benefit choices including: A full benefits package including Health, dental, and vision
401k with company match
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Flexible spending
Company Paid and optional Life and Long-Term Disability, Short Term Disability
Accident Coverage
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides constant and ongoing care for elderly and terminally ill patients by evaluating patient needs, creating care plans, and providing end-of-life support to patients and their families. Works in a collaborative, team-driven environment that requires frequent communication with other Care Team members.
Additionally, the Registered Nurse will: Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
Provides dietary counseling.
Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient's Hospice care and safety.
Observes signs and symptoms and report to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
Teaches supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor's orders.
Attends team conferences.
Follows the policies and procedures of The Care Team. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient's need or perform a procedure.
Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
Maintain skills and knowledge.
Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR. HOS RN FACILITY POC
Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.
Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
Assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested.
The clinical record shall contain notes for each service provided. A clinical note will be completed for each visit made to a patient's home (including private residence, assisted living facility, group homes or skilled nursing facility) within 48 hours of the visit.
Other duties as assigned by Regional Branch Director.
Qualifications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: Help optimize the capital structure and support strategic initiatives.
Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy and core values.
Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety and emergency management.
Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.
Regulatory Requirements Licensed or registered in the state in which he/she currently practices..
Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
Completed health statement acknowledging ability to perform the duties of the position.
Valid state driver's license.
Proof of current automobile insurance.
Current CPR card; On-line CPR certification accepted; Hands-on CPR certification preferred.
TB testing per agency policy; (1 or 2 step TB skin test within 12 months of hire & annual TB symptom screening thereafter).
Industry experience Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to supervise others appropriately. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes. Completes Hospice training program.
Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred
EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.