RN-Hospice-Diff-BSN in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Parkview Health
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Job Description
This position is for the after-hours coverage for hospice patient needs in the hospice service areas of Allen, Steuben, DeKalb, Noble, LaGrange, Whitley, Huntington and Wabash Counties. After-hours coverage needs will be shared with other nurses on the after-hours team as well as 12-hour shift visit nurses. The after-hours Hospice team plays a vital role in supporting patients and families with needs that arise after 5P. Visits provided for Hospice patients can include admission visits, PRN visits for symptom control and patient decline, medication adjustments and coordinating transfer in setting needs as they arise. This position blends clinical expertise with compassionate communication and seamless coordination to ensure timely, smooth, and patient-centered admissions and visits within our area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, or home settings. Serving alongside patients and families during this meaningful stage of their journey is truly an honor. If you have the passion and commitment to make a difference in the lives of those we serve, we invite you to apply and join a team that delivers care beyond measure.
Summary
Independently plans and provides excellent professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders, established departmental policies and procedures, American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice, Indiana Nurse Practice Act, and the ANA Code of Ethics.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Experience
Must have one year of experience in a patient care setting such as acute care or nursing home.
Licensure/Certification
Must provide current RN license by Indiana State Board of Nursing. Must have valid state driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance. Must have current CPR certification.
Other Qualifications
Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist with 100 pounds. Demonstrates working knowledge of computer systems. Must demonstrate competency in the delivery of patient care including competency based practice and age specific care.