Hospice Center RN Evenings
Valparaiso, Indiana
The Hospice Center RN is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to hospice patients with complex symptom management needs.
Posted Sep 30
- Shift and hours
- Evening shift, 3:00pm-11:30pm Full-Time | Evening Shift: 3:00pm- 11:30pm/Every other weekend rotation required
- Unit and setting
- Hospice Inpatient Care Center · Hospice This position provides skilled nursing care to patients receiving end-of-life carepatients receiving end-of-life care
- License
- RN license Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.current Indiana RN license in good standing
- Term
- Permanent Full-Time | Evening Shift: 3:00pm- 11:30pm/Every other weekend rotation requiredFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- current Indiana RN license in good standing Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing. Check your license
- Certification
- current CPR certification Current CPR certification.
- Education
- graduate of an accredited nursing program Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Also asks
- ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Also asks
- excellent communication and critical thinking skills Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
Preferred
- Experience
- previous hospice, palliative care, oncology, critical care, medical-surgical, ER, ICU or long-term care experience Previous hospice, palliative care, oncology, critical care, medical-surgical, ER, ICU or long-term care experience.
- Experience
- experience with symptom management and end-of-life care Experience with symptom management and end-of-life care.
What it pays
Benefits
- Benefitscomprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefitsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Benefitspaid time off (PTO)Paid time off (PTO)
- Benefitsretirement savings plan with employer contributionRetirement savings plan with employer contribution
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Day to day
- Manage pain and symptoms using hospice and palliative care best practices Manage pain and symptoms utilizing hospice and palliative care best practices.
- Day to day
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies per physician orders Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Day to day
- Monitor patient condition and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team Monitor patient condition and communicate changes to the hospice interdisciplinary team.
- Day to day
- Provide education and emotional support to patients and families Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Day to day
- Collaborate with physicians and team members to coordinate patient care Collaborate with physicians and team members to coordinate patient care.
- Day to day
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Day to day
- Advocate for patient comfort, dignity, and end-of-life wishes Advocate for patient comfort, dignity, and end-of-life wishes.
- Day to day
- Participate in team meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives Participate in team meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Day to day
- Provide compassionate support to families throughout the hospice journey Provide compassionate support to families throughout the hospice journey.
- Unit size
- 6-bed hospice inpatient unit 6-Bed Hospice Inpatient Unit
- Weekends
- every other weekend rotation required Evening Shift: 3:00pm- 11:30pm/Every other weekend rotation required
- Holidays
- holidays as scheduled Holidays as scheduled
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
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Hospice Center RN
Valparaiso, IN
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice Inpatient Care Center
Full-Time | Evening Shift: 3:00pm- 11:30pm/Every other weekend rotation required
Location: 2404 Valparaiso Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
6-Bed Hospice Inpatient Unit
Schedule
- Full-Time, Da
- Evening Shift: 3:00pm- 11:30pm/Every other weekend rotation required
- Holidays as scheduled
Join Our Compassionate Hospice Team
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Hospice Inpatient Care Center team. This position provides skilled nursing care to patients receiving end-of-life care in our intimate 6-bed inpatient hospice unit . The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered care while supporting patients and their families during life's most meaningful moments.
Position Summary
The Hospice Center RN is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to hospice patients with complex symptom management needs. The RN works collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and families.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Manage pain and symptoms utilizing hospice and palliative care best practices.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Monitor patient condition and communicate changes to the hospice interdisciplinary team.
- Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Collaborate with physicians and team members to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Advocate for patient comfort, dignity, and end-of-life wishes.
- Participate in team meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide compassionate support to families throughout the hospice journey.
Requirements
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
- Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
Preferred
- Previous hospice, palliative care, oncology, critical care, medical-surgical, ER, ICU or long-term care experience.
- Experience with symptom management and end-of-life care.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Supportive and mission-driven team environment
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of patients and families
Why Join Our Team?
Our 6-bed hospice inpatient unit offers a unique opportunity to provide highly personalized care in a peaceful and supportive environment. You'll work alongside experienced hospice professionals who are committed to excellence, compassion, and honoring each patient's end-of-life journey with dignity and respect. Apply today and make a lasting impact through compassionate hospice care.
What's around it?
Valparaiso, INFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,224/mo
- Household income
- $69,872/yr, all local households, not nurse pay