Admission RN

Description

VNA Hospice NWI is seeking:

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.

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.

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.

Full-time

• 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

• Home Health

• Day shift

• On call

• Monday to Friday

• Associate (Preferred)

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Acute Care: 1 year (Preferred)

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

• In person