RN for Home Health & hospice (Boulder Area)

Namaste Home Health and Hospice•Denver, CO

About The Position

Namaste Home Health and Hospice is seeking a flexible, experienced Registered Nurse to provide hospice care in patients’ homes and communities in the Boulder, Colorado area. The RN plans, organizes, and directs hospice care, drawing on community resources to meet the needs of patients and families. The role includes assessing patients and families, developing and revising plans of care, providing nursing treatments and education, coordinating assigned cases, and collaborating with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary group. This position has PRN opportunities and a posted pay range of $45–$50 per hour.

Requirements

Licensed RN through the State of Colorado.
Current CPR certification.
Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organizational requirements and in good working order.
Demonstrated observation, problem-solving, verbal communication, and written communication skills, as well as nursing skills per competency checklist.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Able to walk or stand for prolonged or considerable periods; lift, position, or transfer patients; lift supplies and equipment; and perform considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching.
Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to perform required nursing skills.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of 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 physical assessments and illness histories.
Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process and assessment data to identify nursing diagnoses.
Write and initiate plans of care, regularly reevaluate patient and caregiver needs, and participate in revising plans as necessary.
Develop care plans with goals based on nursing diagnoses and palliative nursing actions, involving patients and families in the planning process.
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administer physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Counsel patients and families on nursing and related needs and provide health care instructions appropriate to the assessment and plan.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and support self-sufficiency and comfort.
Act as case manager and coordinate care for an assigned caseload.
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes, including documentation of pain and symptom management changes and outcomes.
Communicate patient needs and condition changes to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
Coordinate the care plan with community health-related contacts and work in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques and provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions.
Maintain a safe environment and cooperate with caregivers and hospice interdisciplinary group members to address patients’ and families’ emotional needs.
Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.
Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services.
Supervise hospice aides and other ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required.
Maintain and improve 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.