What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN On-Call position at Paradigm Health?
Have you imagined yourself being an integral part of something special from the ground up? Do you thrive off flexibility, creativity, and positivity? Do you possess the charisma, character, and drive to lead the development and growth of a new hospice and palliative care organization in your community? Do you like to shoot for the stars? Reach out today and let’s dream big together!
Paradigm Health is bringing our award winning and employee first culture to Fort Wayne! For each of the past three years we have been awarded a Top Workplace in Indianapolis and now we are looking to add superstars to our team in your area. This exciting opportunity is best filled by someone with strong servant leadership skills, positive attitude, and healthy ambition that can fill many roles. This unique opportunity will allow you to grow your career by entering on the ground level at a successful and caring organization. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Position Details:
- PRN Hospice RN On-Call position - Weekday or Weekend
- Territory: Fort Wayne and surrounding communities
Job Functions:
- Performs physical and psychosocial assessment on all hospice patients.
- Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
- Responds to the physical, mental, social and emotional needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
- Assesses patient’s condition, initiates plan of care, re-evaluates and updates as necessary.
- Obtains all necessary physician orders and collaborates with physician as patient’s needs dictate.
- Initiates case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, pain management, bereavement counseling, etc.
Requirements
Experience:
- One year Hospice experience preferred, but not necessary
- 1 year of RN experience required
Credentials:
- Licensed Registered Nurse in State of Indiana
- Current driver's license
- Must have reliable transportation and insurance
Statement:
It is the policy of Paradigm Health to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, or physical or mental disability, or as otherwise required by an applicable local or state law. Paradigm Health is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity.
Standard shift:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental schedule:
- On call
License/Certification:
- Registered Nurse license in Indiana (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
