Hospice Weekend RN

DignityCO.com/careers • Denver, CO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

On-Call Hospice Nurse Location: South of I-70 Shift: Saturday (7a to 7p), Sunday (7a to 7p) primarily on-call, part-time Job Summary : The After-Hours RN will provide direct palliative care to terminally ill patients and their families while functioning within a medically approved plan of care.

Requirements

• Must possess current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado.
• Must have valid car insurance and driver’s license.
• Knowledge of and experience in pain and symptom management.
• Well-developed physical assessment skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess patience, tact, professionalism, and a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-person patient visits as requested by RNCM, triage from 24hr triage service, and Director of Nursing
• Observe and assess patients through data sources such as weight, pedal edema, patient history and input, and respiration. Report observations and changes to RNCM or Physician.
• Assess and monitor pain, administer medication, provide wound care and manage symptoms.
• Educate patients and family about realistic expectations of disease and dying process.
• Respond promptly to internal company messages and phone calls
• Complete initial assessments/admissions and ensure that hospice-appropriate patients are admitted with compliant and complete consent documents.
• Complete medical charting correctly and appropriately for the needs of Medicare, State Health Department, ACHC, and per established standards. Charting is due within 24 hours of visit.
• Review and document patient needs in care plans, document and address problems.
• Communicate with other caregivers and coordinate services of hospice care.
• Present hospice philosophy and services; explain patient rights and responsibilities.
• Attend monthly in-services, meetings and other required training.
• Travel required.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level