Registered Nurse Inpatient Unit Power Weekend Nights 

Registered Nurse Inpatient Unit Power Weekend Nights

Location- Elkhart IN,

Saturday and Sunday

7pm-7am

Non-Exempt

Looking for a different way to practice nursing?

If you became a nurse because you wanted to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, hospice offers an opportunity to reconnect with that purpose.

As a Hospice RN Inpatient Nurse, you’ll care for patients, build meaningful relationships with patients and families, and use your clinical judgment to help people live as comfortably and fully as possible.

This role offers a different rhythm from traditional hospital or nursing facility.

If you’re a clinically confident, compassionate RN who values autonomy, meaningful relationships and having ownership of your work, hospice nursing may be the change you’re looking for.

What You Can Expect

• Saturday and Sunday, Night-shift schedule

• Meaningful one-to-one time with patients and families

• The opportunity to build relationships

• The opportunity to use your assessment, critical-thinking, communication and education skills every day

• A structured hospice onboarding program, with an experienced hospice nurse mentor to support you as you build confidence in the field

What You’ll Do

• As an RN Inpatient nurse, you’ll be a trusted clinical resource for patients and families

• Performs an initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of the patient’s and family’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety and spiritual needs.

• Develops an individualized plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment in conjunction with the patient’s and family’s goals.

• Prepares, administers, and supervises holistic patient care.

• Assesses all aspects of the patients’ pain and comfort, developing and implementing an individualized pain management plan, in collaboration with the hospice medical staff.

• Consults and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and other agencies involved in the patient’s care.

• Supports the patient, family, and caregiver in medical decision making and unique spiritual and cultural beliefs.

• Performs admissions as assigned.

• Communicates appropriate information and participates in IDT meetings, as needed.

• Demonstrates proper body mechanics when performing patient care, utilizing appropriate techniques to accomplish tasks.

• Accurately records and reports pertinent facts and observations regarding patients.

• Communicates appropriate information during shift change.

• Help to provide continuity of care between team members by ensuring verbal and written reports are clear, concise, and timely.

• Documents any and all teaching in patient record.

• Teach patient self-care.

• Teaches those parts of patient care appropriate for each family to provide.

• Assists the patient’s family with understanding the illness, plan of care, and needs of the patient.

• Assists the patient’s family, or ECF staff, with understanding the illness, the dying process, plan of care, and needs of the patient.

• Teaches the patient and family their rights regarding hospice care and benefits.

• Serves as preceptor/mentor to other staff nurses and Aides.

• Committed to Agency resolution against fraud and abuse.

• Knowledgeable in hospice philosophy and state and federal rules and regulations.

• Arrives to work and meetings on time and ready to work.

• Respects confidentiality of patients/families and other Agency employees.

• Attends educational meetings/conferences for professional growth as required.

• Attends and completes yearly nursing skills validations.

• Sees change as an opportunity and maintains a level of flexibility, which allows for adaptation to new ways of performing.

• May be required to work either IPU based on staffing needs and/or acuity

• Accountable to supervise/direct CNA’s

• Follows directions and policies that allow for an organizational commitment to working under time pressure without sacrificing quality.

Who Thrives in This Role?

We’re looking for more than clinical experience. The nurses who are likely to thrive in hospice are those who enjoy the independence, relationships and personal accountability that come with caring for patients in the community.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Build relationships easily. You take time to understand what’s important to patients and families and earn their trust.

• Are comfortable working independently. You enjoy having ownership of your work and know when to reach out for support.

• Bring strong clinical judgment. You’re confident assessing patients, recognizing changes and determining when action is needed.

• Stay organized. You’re comfortable managing a caseload, changing priorities and timely documentation.

• Take ownership. You follow through on commitments and communicate proactively.

• Adapt well. You can adjust when a patient’s condition, family needs or your schedule changes.

• Communicate with compassion. You’re comfortable helping patients and families through difficult conversations and decisions.

• Value teamwork. You enjoy independence but also recognize the value of physicians, social workers, aides, chaplains and other members of the care team working together.

What You’ll Bring

• Current Indiana RN license

• Michigan RN license is a plus

• Strong clinical assessment, communication and critical-thinking skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team

• Knowledge of hospice philosophy, applicable coverage requirements, and state and federal regulations is preferred

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Health savings and flexible spending account options

• Retirement plan with employer contribution

• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

• Competitive paid time off

• Employee assistance program

• Wellness and healthy lifestyle benefits

• Employee peer recognition program

• Annual anniversary/retention bonus opportunities

Find a Different Kind of Nursing

Hospice nursing isn’t about doing less. It’s an opportunity to focus differently. You’ll bring your clinical expertise to patients and families during one of the most important times in their lives. You’ll have the independence to manage your patients, the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, and the support of a team committed to helping patients live with comfort and dignity.