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Join VNA and find out how satisfying your career can be!
The VNA provides an
environment that promotes patient/family care, internal and external
customer service, and provides teamwork on all levels and across
disciplines. Our culture is one that includes the primacy of the client,
professionalism, flexibility based on a holistic understanding of the
client’s needs, and teamwork. Come join our team!
Applications and/or
resumes are accepted for future employment opportunities with the VNA, even
though there currently may not be an
employment opportunity posted.
Administrative
Opportunities
None
currently
Nursing
Opportunities
Primary Home Care RN for Hospice Patients to serve
as the care manager, providing, arranging for, teaching and supervising the
health care of patients in the home for hospice patients.
Full time ,
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with on-call rotation. Must be licensed RN with the
State of Indiana. Minimum 1 year experience in a hospital setting, nursing
home, ECF, or home care. Previous hospice experience preferred.
Primary Home Care RN for Hospice Patients to serve
as the care manager, providing, arranging for, teaching and supervising the
health care of patients in the home for hospice patients.
Full time , 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
with on-call rotation. Must be licensed RN with the State of Indiana.
Minimum 1 year experience in a hospital setting, nursing home, ECF, or home
care. Previous hospice experience preferred.
Wound Ostomy Care Registered Nurse
to provide care and support for our patients with wound, ostomy, and
continence care needs. Will provide comprehensive assessments and develop
plan of care including goals, implementation, and evaluation of outcomes for
patients. The WOCN will serve as a clinical expert and resource for wound,
ostomy, and continence care. The WOCN will provide training and education
to our interdisciplinary team and serve as a consultant for complex wound,
ostomy, and continence clients. This position will collaborate with our
marketing team to help educate the community and referral sources of our
specialty services.
Full and part time positions
available. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with weekend or on-call rotation. Must be
certified as a WOCN and licensed as an RN with the State of Indiana. Minimum
1 year experience in a hospital setting, nursing home, ECF, or home care
caring for clients with abdominal stomas, drains, wounds, fistulas, pressure
ulcers, and incontinence problems.
Patient Care
Opportunities
Therapists: Physical, Occupational, and Speech
Therapists to
provide therapy in accordance with the physician's written orders in the
patient's home.
Full-time
or part-time positions available. Must be a Licensed Therapist in the state
of Indiana.
Home Health/Hospice Aide to
provide personal healthcare for individuals in their residence or at the VNA
Hospice Center under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Full, part-time
and PRN (as needed) positions working in the field and the Hospice Center
plus participating in on-call rotation.
Other
Opportunities
Hospice Social Worker
to work in conjunction with the
Hospice interdisciplinary group (IDT) to provide direct supportive services
to terminally ill patients and their families, and to consult with and
support other agency personnel. Some of the responsibilities of this
position include: receive referral and initial physician orders from intake
or skilled nurse; evaluate psycho/social, emotional and spiritual factors
relating to the patient's terminal illness and its effect on the family;
provide input to the coordinated plan of treatment for Hospice patients;
implement, revise, and evaluate the social service aspects of the patient’s
plan of treatment on an ongoing process; provide social services including
short-term individual counseling, crisis intervention, assistance in
providing information and preparation of advance directives, funeral
planning, issues involving transfer of fiscal, legal and health care
responsibility; participate in bereavement program duties as assigned; and
attend IDT meetings as scheduled and initiates patient case conferences as
appropriate. Hospice Social Worker will be cross-trained to make home
hospice visits.
Full time,
primarily 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., must be flexible with schedule to accommodate
patient and family needs. Participate in on-call rotation. Master of Social
Work degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social
Work Education. Minimum of one year of social work experience in a
healthcare setting. Must have and maintain a current social worker license
with the State of Indiana. Demonstrate knowledge of Hospice philosophy,
concepts, and bereavement counseling. Exhibits sensitivity to issues of
loss and grief. Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and auto
insurance.
Hospital Liaison
The Hospital Liaison is
responsible for developing relationships at the designated hospitals and
serving as a resource to the designated hospitals to increase awareness of
the agency, increase active client count, develop referral sources with
physicians and hospital staff, coordinate with intake to identify needed
home care and hospice services for patients in all stages of life. The
hospital liaison will primarily function as an on-sight Intake Coordinator.
Part-time
working between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. with weekend rotation.
Some of the qualifications include: Registered Nurse with current IN
license. Two years experience in home care and a Baccalaureate degree in
nursing preferred. Prior experience in case management, discharge planning
and community/physician relations preferred. Previous marketing experience
with a track record of success encompassing customer service, community
relations, and physician relations preferred. Ability to facilitate
cooperation and communication among team members effectively. Ability to
work independently, exercising appropriate judgment at all times.
Demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal effectively in stressful situations; demonstrates good
conflict resolution skills. Ability to think quickly. Demonstrates
knowledge and ability to use the computer (including laptop) for clinical
record documentation and communication. Must be computer literate. Strong
data entry skills preferred.
Community Liaison is
responsible for increasing public awareness of the agency, increasing active
client count, developing referral sources, representing the agency in
community events and coordinating with intake to identify needed home care
and hospice services for patients in all stages of life. Provides direct
education regarding home care and hospice services to referral sources,
physicians, and the community. Serves as a resource for staff. Performs
other duties as assigned.
Part-time working between the
hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Some of the qualifications include:
Associates or bachelors degree preferred. Two years marketing experience
preferred. Track record of success encompassing customer service, community
relations, and physician relations preferred. Excellent presentation
skills. Ability to speak clearly/effectively and engage with small and large
groups. Ability to work independently, exercising appropriate judgment at
all times. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and written and oral
communication skills. Ability to deal effectively in stressful situations;
demonstrates good conflict resolution skills. Ability to think quickly.
Must be computer literate. Ability to use laptop and Power Point required
(must become proficient in both within first 60 days). Must have and
maintain current driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Float
Team Assistant is
responsible for providing back-up coverage for the skilled and hospice Team
Assistants, Team Clerical Associates, Intake Clerical Associates, and other
clerical positions within the agency. The Float Team Assistant will also be
responsible for maintaining the on-call schedules for professional and
paraprofessional staff and for maintaining clinical supplies for the
agency. The Float Team Assistant’s role is crucial to the continuing
functioning of the teams.
Full-time position working
flexible shifts between 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (7-3:30 and 10:30-7) Monday-Friday,
and participate in weekend rotation 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (approx every 5
weeks). Some of the qualifications include: High School diploma or GED
equivalent. Minimum two years office experience, preferably in a health
care environment. Previous scheduling experience preferred. Proficient in
word processing, data entry skills, and have excellent computer skills.
Knowledge of general office procedures and medical terminology preferred.
Excellent organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to prioritize workload, handle multiple tasks, and follow-through on
assignments. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to perform work
accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to develop effective
working relationships with all staff members. Must have and maintain current
driver’s license and automobile insurance.
VNA
Benefits
Full-time
and Part-time employees (classified as working over 30 hours a week) are
eligible for the following benefits:
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Medical Insurance PPO plan (includes prescription
coverage and vision plan)
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Voluntary Dental Insurance
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Group Term Life Insurance
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Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
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Short-Term Disability
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Voluntary Long-Term Disability
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Paid Days Off
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6 Holidays
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Flexible Spending Account/Dependant Care
Reimbursement
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Tuition Reimbursement
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403b Thrift Savings Plan
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Employee Assistance Program
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YMCA Discount
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Mileage Reimbursement
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Direct Deposit
Part-time
employees (classified as working under 30 hours per week) are eligible for
the following benefits:
PRN
employees (employees classified as working as needed) are eligible for the
following benefits:
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403b Thrift Savings Plan
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YMCA Discount
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Mileage Reimbursement
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Direct Deposit
Please note
that the above is a general summary of benefits. Detailed information is
provided in plan summary descriptions and VNA policies.
Please submit your resume to Human Resources or come in and fill
out an application:
Visiting Nurse Association
2401 Valley Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-531-8086
Fax: 219-531-8188
scohs@vnaportercounty.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
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