Registered Nurse (Home Health and Hospice)-Star Valley

Symbii Home Health and Hospice-Layton•Afton, WY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse plans, organizes, and directs hospice care, applying nursing experience with an emphasis on community health education and experience. The nurse uses community resources to plan and direct services that meet the needs of patients and families in their homes and communities. The role includes assessing patients and families, delivering and coordinating care, documenting clinical information, communicating with physicians and caregivers, participating in interdisciplinary meetings and quality improvement, and completing on-call duties. The nurse also supervises hospice aides and supports ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of a National League for Nursing-accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Demonstrated observation, problem-solving, verbal communication, and written communication skills, with nursing skills meeting the competency checklist.
Ability to independently organize and prioritize workload.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to drive or otherwise access transportation for agency-related travel; must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance and have access to an automobile.
Physical ability to walk or stand for prolonged or considerable periods; lift, position, or transfer patients; lift supplies and equipment; and reach, stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch considerably.
Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to perform required nursing skills.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of experience is preferred, including at least one year in public health, home care, or hospice nursing.

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 plans as necessary.
Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses.
Develop care plans with goals based on nursing diagnoses and palliative nursing actions, including patients and families in planning.
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administer medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
Counsel patients and families on nursing and related needs and provide health care instructions as appropriate.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and support self-sufficiency and comfort care.
Act as case manager and coordinate care for an assigned caseload.
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes, including documentation of patient condition, 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 plans with community health-related contacts.
Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques and provide medication, diet, and other physician-ordered instructions.
Work with the interdisciplinary group and promote a safe patient environment and continuity of care.
Support the emotional needs of patients and families in cooperation with caregivers and hospice interdisciplinary group members.
Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.
Participate in on-call duties as defined by policy.
Ensure necessary equipment, supplies, services, and other arrangements are available.
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.
Perform other job-related tasks as requested.