Registered Nurse Hospice (RN) Weekend Only, Full Time

Providence Hospice and Palliative Care is a growing division of Providence Life Services , which provides a continuum of healthcare, focused on senior living. Providence Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN),Weekends Only, Full Time, in St. John, IN and throughout Lake County . The Weekend Hospice RN for Providence is an integral team member who continues our excellent patient care into the weekend. This position requires in-person visits as scheduled and as needed to patients in the community and at facilities. This position is ideal for nurses who value meaningful patient connections and a consistent weekend scheduled. Our Weekend nurse will have the support of an amazing team, who work towards the same goal.

Schedule Available: This is a full-time, exempt position in the northwest areas of Indiana and requires regular travel. The schedule for the position requires a weekend commitment of Friday, from 4:00PM to Sunday, 8:00AM . Scheduled visits will occur during the weekend as well as visits that are unplanned that require a nurse visit. A back-up nurse will be available for support on Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 4pm. This position comes with the full benefit’s package. Mileage reimbursement is $0.76/mile.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance (choice of HMO, BA, PPO, and HSA)
• Right way Healthcare Management
• Wellness Program (reduces medical premiums for enrolled employees and spouse)
• Guardian Dental Insurance (HMO or PPO) and Guardian Vision Insurance
• Retirement 403b with up to 4% employer match
• Student Loan Repayment
• On Demand Payment
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• (8) Paid Holidays
• Longevity Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

Join our team and make a difference by providing, dignity, comfort and peace to patients in their final days.

Job responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and provides hospice care services for patients and caregivers.
• Carries out treatments and required diagnostic and/or palliative procedures under medical directions.
• Documents all actions and observations.
• Reports to attending physician and IDT physical and emotional conditions and reactions to treatment.
• Coordinates follow-up for patient care needs after visits with appropriate disciplines.
• Supports, teaches and assists caregivers provide patient care.
• Identifies and reports hazards in the environment.
• Completes documentation per policy requirements.
• Respond to reported patient change in condition.
• Participates in orientation, in-service and IDT meetings.
• Perform all functions in compliance with CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission, State and Federal regulatory bodies.
• Travel to patient’s homes.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the state of Indiana.
• At least 1 year of RN experience in Hospice or Home Health setting.
• Drivers License in good standing.
• Reliable transportation.
• CPR certified, preferred.
• Must pass a physical, drug screen, 50-pound lift test, fingerprinting for criminal background check and complete a reference check.

EOE

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