Compassionate Hospice Home Health RN (FT/PT/On-Call)

Pennant Group; Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to plan, organize and direct hospice care in home settings, with emphasis on community health education and experience.

The professional nurse builds from community resources to meet patient and family needs within homes and communities. The role involves comprehensive assessments, care planning, medication administration, family education, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, high-quality care in Rock

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 preferred.
• Current RN license to practice professional nursing in Wyoming.
• CPR certification current and maintained.
• Ability to lift, transfer patients and assist with activities of daily living.
• Self-directed with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Provides professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Develops care plans with patient and family involvement and updates as needed.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels patient and family in self-care and care planning.
• Acts as Case Manager coordinating patient care for assigned caseload.
• Participates in on-call duties and ensures equipment and services are available.
• Maintains accurate clinical notes and communicates with physicians and team.

Job description

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to plan, organize and direct hospice care in home settings, with emphasis on community health education and experience.

The professional nurse builds from community resources to meet patient and family needs within homes and communities. The role involves comprehensive assessments, care planning, medication administration, family education, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, high-quality care in Rock