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

Horizon Home Health and Hospice•Meridian, ID

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About The Position

Horizon Home Health and Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide hospice care in the Meridian, Idaho area. The nurse conducts patient and family assessments, develops and updates individualized plans of care, provides nursing interventions and treatments, and supports patients and caregivers in pursuing comfort and independence. The role coordinates care with physicians, families, community health contacts, and the hospice interdisciplinary group, while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and a safe care environment. It also includes on-call duties, supervising hospice aides, and participation in quality improvement and continuing education activities. The position is PRN and part-time, with weekday early-evening work and weekend availability. Horizon describes its culture as grounded in its CAPLICO values: Celebrate, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership.

Requirements

Current RN licensure to practice professional nursing in the state; the posting specifies an RN licensed in Idaho.
Graduate of a National League for Nursing-accredited school of nursing.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance meeting state or organizational requirements; vehicle must be in good working order.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal communication, and written communication skills; nursing skills must meet the competency checklist.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
Ability to supervise hospice aides.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
Perform physical assessments and obtain histories of current and previous illnesses.
Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process.
Write and initiate plans of care, regularly reassess patient and caregiver needs, and participate in revising care plans.
Use assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with goals and palliative nursing actions, involving patients and families in planning.
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Administer medications and treatments prescribed by the physician in the plan of care.
Counsel patients and families about nursing and related needs, and provide health care instructions as appropriate.
Assist patients and caregivers with activities of daily living, education, and efforts to maintain independence and comfort.
Follow documentation, care procedures, and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes, including pain and symptom management changes and outcomes.
Communicate patient needs and condition changes to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
Coordinate care with community health-related contacts and the hospice interdisciplinary group.
Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques and provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions.
Maintain a safe patient environment and cooperate with caregivers and interdisciplinary group members to address emotional needs.
Participate in on-call duties as defined by policy.
Ensure necessary equipment, items, and services are arranged and available.
Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required, including supervising hospice aides.
Maintain professional knowledge and skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
Fulfill requested or accepted case assignments.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.