On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse — Weekend Coverage

Pinnacle Hospice Care Inc; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

401K plan + 15% matching

Company phone provided

Continuing education opportunities

Family oriented company

Job summary

Optimal Hospice is seeking an On-Call Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for our hospice patients. The role requires commitment to every other weekend and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, developing and implementing plans of care, medication administration, and education for patients and families. A current RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
• Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• At least one year of Hospice experience (preferred)
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and coordinates patient care for assigned caseload.
• Informs physician of patients’ needs and reports changes in condition; obtains orders as required.
• Teaches patients and families self-care techniques and provides medication and other instructions as ordered.

Skills

CPR certification

Observation & communication

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

Optimal Hospice is seeking an On-Call Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for our hospice patients. The role requires commitment to every other weekend and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, developing and implementing plans of care, medication administration, and education for patients and families. A current RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are required.