7on7off Registered Nurse- Hospice- Westfield at The Care Team in Westfield, Indiana

Job Description:

The Care Team The care you deserve and the support you need.

Come join our growing team! The Care Team Hospice is looking for a 7on/7off Full-time Nurse to care for patients in Westfield, IN, and surrounding areas. We specialize in providing Home Care 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
• Tuition Reimbursement

In this role as a Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the lives of patients by helping them improve their overall help in utilizing a holistic approach.

The Hospice Registered Nurse will provide individualized, one-on-one care to patients within a home-based setting. This includes the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized patient care plans. The RN will help to educate patients and their families on how to follow their care plans as well as provide nursing care to patients. In this position, you will act as an advocate for patient welfare, and serve as a liaison between patients, their families, and healthcare providers.

Nurses that thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy a balance of independence, mixed with a collaborative team-based approached to care, are highly encouraged to inquire.

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.

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