Hospice RN Case Manager - SOUTH COUNTY $8000 Bonus

Hospice RN Case Manager - $8000 Bonus

Valparaiso, IN

Hospice RN Case Manager - South County (Jasper/Newton)

$65,000 - $80,000 based on previous hospice experience

$8,000 BONUS (bonus based on FTE Status and experience)

Are you looking for a Full-time job with a Flexible Schedule and Minimum On-call requirements as a Hospice Nurse?? If so, VNA Hospice NWI is the place for you.

VNA Hospice NWI is expanding and looking for team members to enable us to manage our growth and provide exceptional patient care!!

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm with Minimum On-Call Rotation

Coverage Area: Porter, La Porte, Starke, Jasper, Newton and Lake Counties

Mileage Paid 

Job Duties:

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and skill in current nursing practice.
• Exhibits knowledge of the concept of an interdisciplinary team and a working knowledge of the development of plans for patient care and the ability to participate in them as well as using the case management approach.
• Functions independently and appropriately and demonstrates the ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

Summary-

The Registered Professional Nurse serves as a case coordinator by providing, arranging for, teaching, and supervising the health care of hospice patients in their homes. The nurse appraises patient and family care needs and coordinates services with the interdisciplinary team.

• Possesses understanding of Hospice program and benefits.
• Obtains orders for and procures immediate medications and needed DME/supplies.
• Performs physical assessment of patient's condition, safety, knowledge, pain, and symptoms.
• Initiates Plan of Care
• Instructs on disease understanding, progression, and immediate interventions.
• Documents assessment, and current medications and initiates appropriate care plans.

Qualifications/Education:

1. Licensure: Must have and maintain a license as a registered professional nurse by the state of Indiana. Minimum of Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

2. The diploma must be from an approved school of professional nursing. A minimum of one year of medical/surgical experience in a hospital setting, nursing home, ECF, or home care is preferred. Previous hospice experience and/or demonstrates understanding and support of the hospice philosophy and concept preferred. Must be sensitive to issues of loss and grief.

3. Must maintain current BLS CPR certification.

4. Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.