Primary Nurse/RN - EverHeart Hospice

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio and the eligibility to obtain licensure in the State of Indiana or current RN licensure in the State of Indiana and the eligibility to obtain licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Medical/Surgical, Oncology or community health nursing.
• Hospice experience preferred.

• Routine Homecare Visits.
• End of Life/Continuous Care.
• Referrals and Admissions.
• Care Center Assistance.
• Chart Reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provide patient/family services according to established Plan of Care and signed physician orders. Consult patient’s physician and/or Medical Director when necessary and initiate appropriate telephone orders for changes in the Plan of Care.
• Coordinate IDG planning for assigned patients.
• Participate in the IDG analysis of the patient resulting in the development, implementation, and revision of the IDG Plan of Care.
• each, supervise and evaluate the care provided by volunteers, hospice aides, and primary caregivers.
• Facilitate continuity of care by coordinating admission of home-care patients to in-patient settings (hospital, nursing home), as needed.
• Explain hospice services and benefits in regards to Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance and know when to use Palliative Care Interventions’ and ABN’s.
• Obtain and enter orders from Medical Directors and Physicians when deemed appropriate.
• Order appropriate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for the patient.
• Perform competent initial nursing assessments.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the patients and families and agency backup schedule.
• Complete all documentation as required by the organization in compliance with Agency policy, accreditation bodies, and governing requirements.
• Maintain clinical competency for assigned responsibilities and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

EverHeart Hospice was established in 1980 and is a legacy non-profit, community-based hospice organization. Our mission is to provide exceptional and individualized end-of-life experiences for patients and families. Through the course of care, our patients and families become part of the family. The end-of-life journey is a milestone in life, and we strive to make this journey a memorable experience for each patient and their loved ones. This defines our hospice and the care we provide.Consider joining our team of hospice professionals today!Benefits of joining the team:• Medical, Dental/Vision Benefits• PTO, Sick time/Paid Holidays• 401(k) and 401(k) Matching (after 1 year)• Clothing Allowance• Mileage reimbursement• Tuition Reimbursement• Work/Life Balance• Inital scrubs provided on hire• Employee Discount Programs• Agency Qualifies for PSLF on student loans