Hospice RN - PRN

Veritas Management Group; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterCare Hospice is seeking a Pueblo RN for PRN to deliver compassionate nursing care in patients' residences, focusing on comfort and symptom management in alignment with federal, state, and local guidelines.

The RN will assess patient and caregiver needs, coordinate with physicians and the care team, and educate families on disease processes and end-of-life care while ensuring accurate charting and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered RN license.
• Must have CPR/BLS.
• Minimum 1 year of Hospice experience.
• Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the patient’s place of residency according to applicable standards and regulations.
• Determine scope and frequency of services based on patient acuity and caregiver needs.
• Assess caregiver ability to meet patient needs upon admission and during care.
• Communicate with physicians, care team, patients, and families effectively.
• Educate patient and family regarding disease, self-care, and end-of-life care.
• Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the physician.
• Follow drug administration protocol and proper disposal of drugs.
• Perform charting according to policies and regulations.
• Review care plans to verify appropriate care and communicate findings to the care team.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Education

Nursing degree (RN) from accredited college/university

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

CenterCare Hospice is dedicated to working with patients and their loved ones as they deal with the reality of a life limiting illness. We are dedicated to focusing on comfort and symptom management while improving the quality of life in an atmosphere of dignity, compassion and hope.

CenterCare Hospice is looking to add a Pueblo Registered Nurse for PRN to their team.

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, empathetic and able to dedicate themselves to our goal of providing the highest quality of care that focuses on the patient’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

RN- Job Summary

Provide nursing care in the patient’s place of residency in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our organization, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing or designee.

RN- Essential Job Functions

• Administer services within the applicable scope of nursing practice
• Determine the scope and frequency of services needed based on the acuity of the patient and the family/caregiver needs
• Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s needs upon admission and throughout care
• Communicate with physicians, care team, patients and family members effectively
• Consult with and educate the patient and family/caregiver regarding the disease process, self-care techniques and end of life care
• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with established procedures
• Follow drug administration protocol, to include the disposal of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures
• Perform charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations
• Review care plans to verify that appropriate care is being rendered. Communicate to the care team

Qualifications

Education

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program

Specific Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active RN license
• Must have current CPR/BLS
• Minimum 1 year of Hospice experience
• Must have reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance coverage
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test