Hospice Admissions Nurse (RN) | Horizon Home Health and Hospice | Meridian, Idaho

Pennant Group•Meridian, ID

10d•$38 - $46

About The Position

Horizon Home Health and Hospice is hiring a compassionate Hospice RN in the Meridian, Idaho area to provide hospice nursing care and support to patients and their families. The nurse completes initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments; develops and revises care plans; provides nursing interventions, medications, treatments, and patient and caregiver education; and coordinates care with physicians, community health professionals, families, and the hospice interdisciplinary group. The role also includes documentation, maintaining a safe care environment, participating in on-call duties and quality-improvement activities, arranging necessary equipment and services, and supervising hospice aides. This is a PRN, part-time position with a weekday early-evening schedule and weekend availability. Pay is $38–$46, depending on experience.

Requirements

Current registered nurse licensure to practice professional nursing in Idaho.
Graduate of a National League for Nursing-accredited school of nursing.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license and an automobile insured according to state or organizational requirements and in good working order.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal communication, and written communication skills, and nursing skills demonstrated per competency checklist.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
Ability to perform the listed physical requirements, including walking or standing for prolonged or considerable periods, lifting and transferring patients, lifting supplies and equipment, and reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience preferred.
Minimum of two years’ experience, with at least one year in public health, home care, or hospice nursing, preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs, including a physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses.
Provide professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
Write and initiate plans of care, regularly reevaluate patient and family or caregiver needs, and participate in revising plans of care.
Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with goals and palliative nursing actions, including the patient and family in the planning process.
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administer medications and treatments as prescribed in the physician’s plan of care.
Counsel patients and families about nursing and related needs; provide health care instructions and teach self-care techniques as appropriate.
Assist patients and caregivers with activities of daily living, care provision, and education, supporting independence and comfort.
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes regarding patient condition and care, including pain and symptom management changes and outcomes.
Communicate patient needs and condition changes to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
Communicate with community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan and work with the hospice interdisciplinary group.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for patients, and cooperate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary group members to meet emotional needs.
Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required, including supervision of hospice aides.
Maintain professional knowledge and skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
Fulfill requested and accepted case assignments.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.