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Our Hospice is looking for a Night Shift, On-callÌý¸é±· who will provide on-call service to hospice patients and their families/caregivers after normal business hours. The hours are 4:30pm -8:00am, 7 shifts every two weeks.

An After Hours RN at Our Hospice Will:

• Provide on-call service to patients/families to ensure availability on a 24 hour, seven day a week basis.
• Triage of incoming phone calls from patients, families, facilities etc. to ensure appropriate hospice measures and provide adequate hospice staff visits that will adhere to a safe and symptom free environment for the patients / families.
• Perform admission assessments for new patients/families as scheduled or requested by a referral source, physician or patient/family.
• Make routine and on-call hospice nursing visits as assigned to patients in the home, extended care facilities, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.
• Complete assessment of the patient/family needs including physical, emotional, and bereavement status.
• Ensure that hospice care is provided according to regulations and standards established by Our Hospice.
• Manage time, pharmacy and medical supplies, and durable medical equipment in a manner conducive to optimal reimbursement.
• Teach, supervise and counsel patient/family in care techniques including pain and symptom control, dietary instruction, use of equipment and observation techniques.
• Develop and implement the plan of care for each patient in collaboration with the patient, family and Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
• Evaluate each patient/family as directed and make appropriate changes to the plan of care.
• Communicate with and update other IDG team members as needed to coordinate and ensure quality care (e.g. social services, home health aides, volunteers and medical staff).
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with Our Hospice’s policies and procedures in a timely manner (e.g. initial plan of care, comprehensive plan of care, and updates to the plan of care, daily documentation requirement, discharge summaries, death summaries).
• Collaborate with the MSW or Chaplain as after-hours needs are identified for the patients, families or referring facilities.
• Provide support to the Hospice Inpatient Facility as needed in the accomplishment of effective patient / family care.

What an After Hours RN at Our Hospice Needs:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing Science (ASN) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science (BSN)
• One year experience in health care preferred
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana
• Valid Indiana Driver’s License
• Reliable vehicle for home visits
• CPR

Pay: From $75,000 annually

Our Hospice employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

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