Registered Nurse- Hospice- Lafayette

The Care Team The care you deserve and the support you need.

Come join our growing team! The Care Team is looking for a Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse in the Lafayette, IN area.

Primary hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.

We specialize in providing Home Care and Hospice in the home and facilities.

If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.

At the Care Team we offer:


* Engaging Company Culture


* Competitive Compensation and Excellent Benefits


* Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field


* Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility!


* Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology

As a member of The Care Team, you will enjoy a wealth of great benefit choices including:


* A full benefits package including Health, dental, and vision


* 401k with company match


* Generous Paid Time Off


* Paid Holidays


* Flexible spending


* Company Paid and optional Life and Long-Term Disability, Short Term Disability


* Accident Coverage

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides constant and ongoing care for elderly and terminally ill patients by evaluating patient needs, creating care plans, and providing end-of-life support to patients and their families.

Works in a collaborative, team-driven environment that requires frequent communication with other Care Team members.

Additionally, the Registered Nurse will:


* RN regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.


* Registered Nurse Provides dietary counseling.


* RN provides Hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.


* Registered Nurse initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patients Hospice care and safety.


* RN observes signs and symptoms and report to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patients physical or emotional condition.


* Registered Nurse teaches supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.


* RN supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.


* Registered Nurse develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.


* RN performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctors orders.


* Registered Nurse attends team conferences.


* RN follows the policies and procedures of The Care Team.

Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.


* Registered Nurse always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patients need or perform a procedure.


* RN participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.


* Maintain skills and knowledge.


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