Registered Nurse, PRN On Call Weekends (57114)

OPTIMAL HOSPICE CARE•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•$65 - $150

About The Position

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse, ready to embark on a rewarding career in Hospice? Optimal Hospice is experiencing incredible growth, and we are inviting dedicated Registered Nurses to join us on this exciting journey. Optimal Hospice is looking for a passionate and seasoned Registered Nurse to support in the Colorado Springs area. The RN will support with visits and to help cover PTO. This is a PRN position On Call Weekends. WHY OPTIMAL HOSPICE? Thriving Together: As we grow, so does the opportunity for personal and professional advancement. Join a team that's not just about today but invested in building a future where your contributions make a lasting impact. Community of Care: Optimal Hospice is more than an agency; it's a community dedicated to nurturing your skills and passions. We've crafted an environment that encourages growth and celebrates the unique strengths each team member brings. Heartfelt Connection: In a world of growth and expansion, we've retained the warmth of a close-knit family. Your journey with Optimal Hospice is more than a career - it's a personal connection to a purpose-driven community. Optimal Hospice is devoted to helping our patients achieve and maintain the best possible quality of life. Our mission is to improve and restore our clients’ lives through quality patient care, innovative specialty health care programs and state of the art technology. The Optimal team embodies compassion, heart, patience, empathy, and competence to meet our patient’s needs. Core values: Commitment Advocacy Respect Excellence THE OPTIMAL HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE: Hospice heart: compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship through the health care continuum The Registered Hospice Nurse will manage pain and symptoms so patients can make the most of every day, focusing on living well and with dignity. The Registered Hospice Nurse will provide compassionate care to patients and their family members at end of life. The Registered Hospice Nurse will document and connect with the care team thru point of care documentation.

Requirements

Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
Maintains a current CPR certification.
Current valid driver’s license.
Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications, nursing skills per competency checklist.
Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of Hospice experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients
Empower patient's caregivers by education them on care for their loved one
Provide coordination of care, ensure continuous assessment of each patient's and family's needs
Responsible for documentation and communication of care, medication, and observations made during care of the patient in order to track responsiveness and health of patient.
Responsible for providing appropriate patient/family education to help patient/family achieve a pain-free and comfortable status.