RN for Home Health & hospice (West Grand County)

Namaste Home Health and Hospice•Denver, CO

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About The Position

Namaste Home Health and Hospice is seeking a flexible, experienced Registered Nurse to provide home health and hospice care in West Grand County, Colorado, including Grand Lake, Granby, Hot Sulphur, and Kremmling. The nurse plans, organizes, and directs hospice care, drawing on community resources to meet the needs of patients and families in their homes and communities. The role emphasizes nursing and community health education and includes case management, patient and family support, coordination with physicians and the interdisciplinary group, and participation in quality improvement. PRN, part-time, and full-time opportunities are available. The posted pay range is $45–$50 per hour.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse through the State of Colorado.
A current CPR certification.
Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and in good working order.
Excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal communication, and written communication skills, and 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, and transfer patients; lift supplies and equipment; and perform considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and 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, including physical assessments and illness histories.
Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process and use assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses.
Write and initiate plans of care, regularly reassess patient and caregiver needs, and participate in revising plans as needed.
Develop care plans with goals based on nursing diagnoses and palliative nursing actions, including patients and families in the planning process.
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administer medications and treatments as prescribed in the physician’s plan of care.
Counsel patients and families on nursing and related needs and provide health care instructions according to assessments and plans.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and support their self-sufficiency and comfort.
Act as case manager and coordinate care for the assigned caseload.
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes; record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate.
Communicate patient needs and changes in condition to physicians, and obtain or receive orders as required.
Coordinate care plans with community health-related persons and work with the interdisciplinary group.
Teach patients and families or caregivers self-care techniques and provide medication, diet, and other instructions as ordered.
Help maintain a safe patient environment and 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 the on-call policy.
Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Supervise hospice aides and other ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required.
Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
Fulfill requested and accepted case assignments.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.