Admission RN at VNA Hospice of NWI

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

RN License, Hospice Care, Patient Assessment, Plan of Care, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, CPR Certification, Driver's License, Medication Procurement, DME Supplies, Disease Understanding, Pain Management, Grief Sensitivity, Documentation Skills, Physical Assessment, Intervention Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description VNA Hospice NWI is seeking: Admission RN Full-time with minimum on-call rotation New Starting Pay Scale Coverage area includes Porter, La Porte, Starke, Jasper, Newton and Lake. Mileage paid at current IRS rate, if a fleet car is not available. SUMMARY: Performs consultation and admission visit to assess patient's needs and completed admission assessment and agreement documentation for VNA Hospice NWI. Possesses understanding of Hospice program and benefits. Obtains orders for and procures immediate medications and needed DME/supplies. Performs physical assessment of patients' condition, safety, knowledge, pain, and symptoms. Initiates Plan of Care Instructs on disease understanding, progression, and immediate interventions. Documents assessment, current medications and initiates appropriate care plans. Requirements QUALIFIED CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS: Unrestricted RN license in the State of Indiana Diploma must be from an approved school of professional nursing. Minimum of one year of medical/surgical experience in a hospital setting, nursing home, ECF, or hospice care preferred. 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. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Must maintain current CPR certification. Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance. TB status must be current. GENEROUS AND COMPETITIVE WAGES AND FULL BENEFITS Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 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: Day shift Supplemental schedule: On call Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday Education: Associate (Preferred) Experience: Nursing: 1 year (Preferred) Acute Care: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: BLS Certification (Preferred) RN (Required) Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

The Admission RN performs consultation and admission visits to assess patients' needs and completes necessary documentation for VNA Hospice NWI. They initiate care plans and provide education on disease understanding and immediate interventions.