Hospice Visit Nurse (RN) 2PM-10PM

Job Summary:

• Job title: Visit Nurse (RN)
• Job type: Full time 2PM-10PM M-F
• Location: Merrillville, IN. and surrounding area

Unity Hospice is a family owned and operated hospice. We are looking for an outstanding admission and visit nurse (RN) to join our team. Our promise to our patients is “We personalize our care and treat you like family”. We are dedicated to making our patients final days, weeks and months as comfortable as possible.

The promise to treat everyone like family also flows through the daily work environment, where all employees are part of the Unity family. We offer a workplace that employees are proud to be a part of. Unity Hospice was voted a Chicago Tribune “Top Workplace” by our employees for the last 11 years straight!

We are looking for exceptional people to join our growing team. People who want to make a difference in the community and in the lives of others. The end of life can be accompanied by feelings of loss and isolation, and the Unity Hospice team is dedicated to ensuring that the transition is filled with dignity, comfort and peace. We are dedicated to doing this not only for our patients, but for their families and loved ones as well.

The success of our company is dependent upon teamwork. Our specially trained team includes doctors, nurses (NP, LPN and RN), social workers, certified nursing assistants, spiritual counselors, therapists and volunteers, just to name a few. The one thing we are missing is YOU – please join us!

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments of incoming patients
• Manage your own case load and conduct visits where patient resides
• Provide symptom management and oversee patient’s plan or care while collaborating with Hospice team members
• Participate in an on-call schedule
• Have knowledge and understanding of all services hospice provides and keep patient and family informed of all benefits available

Day to Day Activities:

• Educate patient and family on disease progression, make visits, care coordination and management of patient and family needs related to Hospice diagnosis
• Deliver outstanding bedside care
• Foster relationships with your patients and families to make a difference in their greatest time of need

Requirements: What you need to have:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Driver’s license, insurance and vehicle
• 1-2 years of nursing experience (preferred)
• Utmost compassion and integrity

Benefits: What you will get:

• Supportive and welcoming work environment
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance plans
• Matching 401k retirement plan
• 3 weeks PTO (paid time off)
• 7 paid holidays
• Reimbursed mileage
• Company phone or stipend towards yours
• EAP (employee assistance program)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Back-to-School program
• Shining Star program

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Hospice: 2 years (Preferred)
• Home care: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000