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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