Registered Nurse- Hospice- Greenfield - The Care Team

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

Come join our growing team! The Care Team is looking for a Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse in the Greenfield, IN area. Primary hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.

We specialize in providing Home Care and Hospice 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

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:

• RN regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
• Registered Nurse Provides dietary counseling.
• RN provides Hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
• Registered Nurse initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patients Hospice care and safety.
• RN observes signs and symptoms and report to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patients physical or emotional condition.
• Registered Nurse teaches supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
• RN supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
• Registered Nurse develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
• RN performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctors orders.
• Registered Nurse attends team conferences.
• RN follows the policies and procedures of The Care Team. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Registered Nurse always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patients need or perform a procedure.
• RN participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
• Maintain skills and knowledge.
• Registered Nurse coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR. HOS RN FACILITY POC
• RN organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.
• Registered Nurse complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
• RN 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 patients 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:

• 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 currently practices
• Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
• Completed health statement acknowledging ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid state drivers license. Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Current CPR card;
• TB testing per agency policy;