Registered Nurse - Hospice

Company: Premier Hospice and Home Health
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Our Company:Premier Hospice and Home HealthOverview:Our Hospice Admissions Registered Nurses (RN) are the heart of our organization! In this role, you will support your patients by providing direct care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical and dental benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vendor discountsResponsibilities:
  • Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients and families
  • Initiate patient plan of care and reevaluate as necessary
  • Utilize health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
  • Administer medication and treatment as prescribed by the physician in the plan of care
  • Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs
  • Complete and maintain accurate clinical notes
  • Communicate with the physician and participate in interdisciplinary group meetings to meet the medical and emotional needs of the patient and family/caregivers
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
  • Additional responsibilities as assignedQualifications:
    • Graduate of an accredited nursing school with current licensure to practice in state of operation
    • 1 year nursing experience required, 3+ years preferred
    • Experience in hospice or a similar setting preferred
    • Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care
    • Commitment to clinical and documentation excellenceAbout our Line of Business: At Premier Hospice and Home Health, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Premier Hospice and Home Health is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about Premier Hospice and Home Health, please visit www.premierhospiceandhomehealth.com. Follow us on Facebook.

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