REGISTERED NURSE - HOSPICE at Glenwood Springs

Job Description

Harden Hospice of Colorado is currently hiring a Registered Nurse to join our team in Glenwood Springs, CO!!

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Hospice Nurse is a licensed R.N. who is responsible for providing patient care, supervising the care, and directing and educating Hospice Aides, LVNs/LPNs to ensure delivery of quality comfort care to patients and their families.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Provide initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patients
• physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living; including risk for pathological grief, cultural and spiritual implications, and verbal and non-verbal communication patterns.
• Implement the individualized plan of care and recommend revisions to the plan of care as necessary; including managing discomfort and providing symptom relief, providing specialized nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care, and consulting with and educating the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, and the processes for dealing with issues of ethical concern.
• Prepare clinical notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
• Coordinate patient and family services and prioritize needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Use case management approach and refer to other services as needed.
• Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patients needs and outcomes of intervention.
• Determine the scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
• Supervise LPNs/LVNs and Hospice Aides providing services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in in-service programs.
• Provide specialized hospice training to other staff, family members and informal caregivers to ensure adequate care.
• Provide on-going evaluation of patient/family response to care.
• Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patients immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Evaluate own needs for support and use identified systems to meet the need.
• Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patients eligibility.
• Communicate information using current process and technology available.
• Participate in the QAPI hospice performance improvement program.
• Assists with special projects and other responsibilities as assigned by Patient Care Manager.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS:

 

• Education: Minimum, education Leading to R.N., Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience and Skills: 1 to 3 years of related experience and/or training in Hospice or Home Health Long-term care area. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Word Processing software, Healthcare software.
• Certificates/Licenses/and/or Registrations, etc..: Current Registered Nurse (RN) License in state where work is performed with no restrictions.
• Other Requirements: Ability to convey compassion and empathy. Ability to operate and troubleshoot medical equipment including blood pressure cuff, O2 Sat monitor, CADD pumps, IV pumps, and suction machines. Proficient in oral, IV, rectal, and topical administration of medications. Valid drivers License and evidence of current auto Liability insurance, TB test, ability to meet new hire and State requirements for position. Understand the practices and procedures relating to referral of victims of abuse/neglect/mistreatment/exploitation to the appropriate community agencies. Ensure and promote community education and awareness of hospice services. Recognize and maintain professional boundaries in relationship with the patient, family, and caregiver. Must have sensitivity to issues of Loss and grief. Has the ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

 

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a home, a nursing home, a continuous care center or assisted Living facility. Exposed to outdoor weather conditions due to extensive travel. Is stressful environment meeting the needs of patients and families facing terminal illness and death.

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Country: USA, State: Colorado, City: Glenwood Springs, Company: Harden Healthcare.