Job Description

$5,000 FT POSITION SIGN-ON BONUS

$2,500 PT POSITION SIGN-ON BONUS

Position:

• Night Shift (6:00pm-6:00am)

Summary of Position: The Primary Care Center Nurse is responsible for direct patient care in the Inpatient Care Center.


Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio and the eligibility to obtain licensure in the State of Indiana, or current RN licensure in the State of Indiana and the eligibility to obtain licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Medical/Surgical, Oncology, or community health nursing.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities of Position:

Provide competent nursing care to assigned patients through skilled symptom management, emotional support, appropriate teaching, and timely response to patient and family needs including:

• Inpatient Care Center.
• Routine Home Care Visits.
• SIA/Continuous Care.
• Referrals and Admissions.
• Chart Reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provide patient/family services according to established Plan of Care and signed physician orders. Consult the patient’s physician and/or Medical Director when necessary and initiate appropriate telephone orders for changes in the Plan of Care.
• Coordinate IDG planning for assigned patients.
• Participate in the IDG analysis of the patient, resulting in the development, implementation, and revision of the IDG Plan of Care.
• Teach, supervise, and evaluate the care provided by volunteers, hospice aides, and primary caregivers.
• Facilitate continuity of care by coordinating the transfer/admission of home-care patients to in-patient setting.
• Facilitate continuity of care by coordinating transfer/admission of in-patient patients to home-care setting, if applicable.
• Explain hospice services and benefits in regards to Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurances, and knows when to use Palliative Care Interventions and ABNs.
• Obtain and enter orders from Medical Directors and Physicians when deemed appropriate.
• Order appropriate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for the patient.
• Perform competent initial nursing assessments.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the patients and families, and agency backup schedule.
• Complete all documentation as required by the organization in compliance with Agency policy, accreditation bodies, and governing requirements.
• Maintain clinical competency for assigned responsibilities and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

EverHeart Hospice was established in 1980 and is a legacy non-profit, community-based hospice organization. Our mission is to provide exceptional and individualized end-of-life experiences for patients and families. Through the course of care, our patients and families become part of the family. The end-of-life journey is a milestone in life, and we strive to make this journey a memorable experience for each patient and their loved ones. This defines our hospice and the care we provide. Consider joining our team of hospice professionals today! Benefits of joining the team: Medical, Dental/Vision Benefits PTO, Sick time/Paid Holidays 401(k) and 401(k) Matching (after 1 year) Clothing Allowance Mileage reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance Initial scrubs provided on hire Employee Discount Programs Agency Qualifies for PSLF on student loans Comprehensive Lifestyle benefits

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