Hospice Registered Nurse - After Hours

Job Description

Job Description

CorsoCare Hospice of Indiana

Hospice Triage Nurse

After Hours : 7 days on / 7 days off

• Full-Time
• Must have Hospice experience
• Comprehensive benefits
• Generous PTO / Holiday
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

At CorsoCare we offer a 1440 Culture - one that strives to use all 1440 minutes in each day to create the absolute best experiences with every person, in every interaction, every minute of every day.

Our PILLARS support our 1440 , DREAM BIG, HAVE COURAGE, TAKE INITIATIVE, BE ACCOUNTABLE, GIVE BACK, ENJOY IT!

Employee First - YOU BELONG, YOU MATTER!

• What makes you different, makes us great
• You are part of a team
• Your unique experiences and perspectives inspire others

Benefits :

• Competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO / holiday, tuition reimbursement
• Growth from training, supportive leadership, and collaboration
• Independence, autonomy, and flexibility
• Community based visits, which means less driving, as well as visits in private homes
• Innovative technology

The After Hours Registered Nurse (RN) provides essential nursing care for terminally ill Hospice patients during evening, overnight and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include supporting patients and their families in home care settings, offering guidance and empathy during difficult times, and providing quality care to our patients within their home.

Required Experience for After Hours Registered Nurse :

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
• Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
• 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.

Accountability for After Hours Registered Nurse :

• Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patients in the patient’s home as needed.
• 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 reports 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.
• Keeps abreast of business updates by actively participating in company meetings or reviewing recordings, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of organizational developments.
• Maintains records as required by Hospice.
• Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Always communicates to the On-Call Clinical Manager if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
• After-hours nurses will be required to provide coverage as needed, demonstrating flexibility and readiness to support patients during critical times.
• Work collaboratively with After Hours Team to ensure patient needs are met.
• Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
• Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Clinical Services or Clinical Manager.

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