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Company: Center For Hospice Care
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: September 18, 2020

Job Description:

Center for Hospice Care is a comprehensive, not-for-profit hospice provider. We offer a number of services to assist those in our community who are experiencing the effects of a life-limiting illness. Whether directly affected by the illness or affected by grief, Center for Hospice Care is here to help.We are the only hospice in Indiana that operates two inpatient care facilities. We have a seven-bed facility in Elkhart called "Esther's House", and another seven-bed facility in South Bend. In mid-2020 our new, state-of-the-art 12-bed inpatient care facility, the "Ernestine M. Raclin House" will open on our Mishawaka Campus, along the St. Joseph River.Open Positions:RNLPNQUALIFICATIONS:Maintains current R.N. or LPN nursing licensure in Indiana and CPR certification.Prior experience in medical/surgical nursing with home health/hospice experience preferred.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Patient Care:Performs and documents complete physical assessments.Executes the plan of care as described within the LPN's scope of practice, as directed by the RN.Accurately records and reports pertinent facts and observations regarding patients' condition and response to treatment to the Case Manager or Inpatient Unit RN. Also documents on ECF charts if applicable.Collaborates with the Case Manager as needed to provide care within the LPN's scope of practice as defined in the Indiana Nurse Practice Act.Reports appropriate information to the case manager and the interdisciplinary team by ensuring verbal and written reports are clear, concise, and timely.Documents problems, nursing assessments, care provided, care interventions, and patient and family outcomes in the clinical record at the point of care.RN to provides supervision of LPN, Home Health, and Hospice Aides in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements.Assists the patient's family (and ECF staff if applicable) with understanding the illness, dying process, plan of care, and needs of the patient.Knowledgeable in hospice philosophy, LCD, and state and federal rules and regulations.Possesses the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions that include, but are not limited to the following: adverse weather conditions, dust, fumes, tobacco smoke, noise, closed-in spaces or rooms, and locations with poor or improper lighting and glare.Possesses the ability to operate and drive an automobile while maintaining a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance. Requires use of a personal vehicle.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $0.00 /hourBenefits:401(k)401(k) MatchingDental InsuranceHealth InsuranceLife InsurancePaid Time OffVision InsuranceExperience:Nursing: 1 year (Required)License:LPN (Required)RN (Required)Patient Type:PediatricAdultsGeriatricRelocation Assistance Provided:NoSchedule:Monday to FridayDay shiftCompany's website:CFHCare.orgBenefit Conditions:A waiting period may applyWork Remotely:No

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