Registered Nurse (Home Health and Hospice)-Sublette County

Symbii Home Health and Hospice South•Afton, WY

10d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse plans, organizes, and directs hospice care, drawing on nursing experience and community health education or experience to coordinate services for individuals and families in their homes and communities. The nurse completes patient and family assessments, provides professional nursing care, develops and revises care plans, administers prescribed medications and treatments, counsels and educates patients and families, and manages an assigned caseload. The role also coordinates with physicians, community health partners, caregivers, and the hospice interdisciplinary group to support continuity and quality of care. The nurse participates in on-call duties, ensures necessary equipment and services are arranged, supervises hospice aides and other ancillary personnel as required, attends interdisciplinary meetings, and contributes to quality improvement activities. The position involves travel to patients and community partners and requires the ability to perform the physical tasks associated with nursing care.

Requirements

Graduate of a National League for Nursing-accredited school of nursing.
Current registered nurse licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal communication, and written communication skills, and nursing skills demonstrated per competency checklist.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to drive or access transportation for agency-related travel; must maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance and have access to an automobile.
Ability to perform prolonged or considerable walking or standing; lift, position, and 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, including at least one year in public health, home care, or hospice nursing; this experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families, including physical assessments and illness histories.
Provide professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
Write and initiate plans of care, regularly reassess patient and caregiver needs, and participate in revising care plans.
Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop palliative care plans with patient and family participation.
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
Counsel and educate patients and families about nursing and related needs, self-care, medications, diet, and other physician-ordered instructions.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and support self-sufficiency and comfort care.
Manage an assigned caseload and coordinate patient care.
Maintain accurate clinical notes and document patient conditions, care, and pain or symptom management outcomes.
Communicate patient needs and changes in condition to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
Coordinate care with community health-related contacts, caregivers, and interdisciplinary group members.
Help maintain a safe patient environment and continuity of care.
Attend hospice interdisciplinary group meetings.
Participate in on-call duties as defined by policy.
Arrange for necessary equipment, supplies, and services.
Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required.
Maintain and develop 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.