RN for Home Health & hospice (Boulder Area)

Namaste Home Health and Hospice•Denver, CO

1d•$45 - $50

About The Position

Namaste Home Health and Hospice is seeking a flexible, experienced Registered Nurse to serve the Boulder, Colorado area. The RN plans, organizes, and directs hospice care, drawing on nursing experience and community health resources to provide services for patients and families in their homes and communities. The nurse completes patient and family assessments, develops and manages care plans, provides nursing treatments and education, coordinates care as case manager, and works with the hospice interdisciplinary group. The role includes on-call duties and supervision of hospice aides.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado.
Current CPR certification.
Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured according to state or organization requirements and in good working order.
Excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal communication, and written communication skills, and nursing skills meeting the competency checklist.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to perform prolonged or considerable walking or standing; 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, including at least one year in public health, home care, or hospice nursing, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families, including physical assessments and illness histories.
Use assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with patients and families, establishing goals and incorporating palliative nursing actions.
Write and initiate plans of care, regularly reevaluate patient and caregiver needs, and revise care plans as needed.
Provide professional nursing care, including preventive and rehabilitative procedures, medications, and treatments as prescribed.
Counsel and educate patients and families on nursing needs, self-care, medications, diet, and other physician-ordered instructions.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and support self-sufficiency and comfort care.
Act as case manager and coordinate care for the assigned caseload.
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes and record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes.
Communicate patient needs and changes in condition to physicians; obtain and receive physician orders as required.
Coordinate care with community health-related personnel and work with the hospice interdisciplinary group and family or caregivers.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for patients and attend interdisciplinary group meetings.
Participate in on-call duties as defined by policy.
Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items 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 and participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.