Compassionate Hospice & Home Health RN

Pennant Group; Afton (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennant Group is seeking a registered nurse for hospice care, focusing on community health education and home-based services. The role emphasizes coordinating care for patients and families within home settings.

The RN will perform assessments, develop and implement care plans, administer treatments, and provide education to patients and caregivers. Strong communication, organization, and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of two years of experience in public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.
• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Must have access to transportation for agency travel.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial, comprehensive and ongoing patient/family assessments.
• Provides professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Writes and initiates plan of care; re-evaluates regularly.
• Develops care plans based on nursing diagnoses with patient/family involvement.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Counsels patient and family on nursing needs and self-care techniques.
• Provides health care instructions and ensures safe environment for patient.
• Acts as Case Manager coordinating care for assigned caseload.
• Participates in on-call duties and ensures equipment and services are available.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and pursues ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication

Nursing skills

Observation

Problem solving

Time management

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

Job description

Pennant Group is seeking a registered nurse for hospice care, focusing on community health education and home-based services. The role emphasizes coordinating care for patients and families within home settings.

The RN will perform assessments, develop and implement care plans, administer treatments, and provide education to patients and caregivers. Strong communication, organization, and CPR certification are required.