Registered Nurse- Hospice- Avon

<strong> The Care Team The care you deserve and the support you need. </strong><p>Come join our growing team! The Care Team is looking for a Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse in the Avon, IN area. Primary hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.<p>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: <br /> <ul><li> Engaging Company Culture </li> <li> Competitive Compensation and Excellent Benefits </li> <li> Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field </li> <li> Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility! </li> <li> Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology </li> </ul> <br /> As a member of The Care Team, you will enjoy a wealth of great benefit choices including: <br /> <ul><li> A full benefits package including Health, dental, and vision </li> <li> 401k with company match </li> <li> Generous Paid Time Off </li> <li> Paid Holidays </li> <li> Flexible spending </li> <li> Company Paid and optional Life and Long-Term Disability, Short Term Disability </li> <li> Accident Coverage </li> </ul> <br /> <strong>KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong> 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.<p>Additionally, the <strong>Registered Nurse</strong> will: <br /> <ul><li> RN regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient. </li> <li> Registered Nurse Provides dietary counseling. </li> <li> RN provides Hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures. </li> <li> Registered Nurse initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patients Hospice care and safety. </li> <li> RN observes signs and symptoms and report to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patients physical or emotional condition. </li> <li> Registered Nurse teaches supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient. </li> <li> RN supervises and trains other nursing service personnel. </li> <li> Registered Nurse develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care. </li> <li> RN performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctors orders. </li> <li> Registered Nurse attends team conferences. </li> <li> RN follows the policies and procedures of The Care Team. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations. </li> <li> Registered Nurse always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patients need or perform a procedure. </li> <li> RN participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties. </li> <li> Maintain skills and knowledge. </li> <li> Registered Nurse coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR. HOS RN FACILITY POC </li> <li> RN organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings. </li> <li> Registered Nurse complies with agency infection control policies and protocols. </li> <li> RN assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested. </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> Other duties as assigned by Regional Branch Director. </li> </ul><p><b>Qualifications</b><p><strong>Professional Experience/Qualifications: </strong> <br /> <ul><li> Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy and core values. </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations. </li> </ul> <br /> <strong>Regulatory Requirements</strong> <br /> <ul><li> Licensed or registered in the state in which currently practices </li> <li> Must pass a criminal background check &amp; MVR check. </li> <li> Completed health statement acknowledging ability to perform the duties of the position. </li> <li> Valid state drivers license. Proof of current automobile insurance. </li> <li> Current CPR card; </li> <li> TB testing per agency policy; </li> </ul> <img src="https://ars2.equest.com/? response_id=24277ef2a55af0ad7b8edbd94348a23a&view" alt=" " width="1" height="1"/>