Registered Nurse Palliative Home Care

Banner Health; Algona (IA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalized training

Shape a new program

Compassionate team culture

Stability of Banner Health

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a registered nurse to join a brand-new palliative care program in Greeley, CO. The role involves home visits, care coordination, and collaboration with Home Care and Hospice teams. The position offers a hybrid schedule with Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm shifts.

You will support the growth of a new program while delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes, guided by physician plans and patient needs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (Associate/Bachelor’s).
• Current RN license in state of practice or compact license.
• BLS certification required; ongoing education may be needed.
• In Home Health, valid driver's license and active auto insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and plan care across multiple domains.
• Coordinate and schedule patient referrals and provider visits.
• Perform home visits and implement nursing plans of care.
• Collaborate with inter-disciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes.
• Document care and communicate with families and care teams.

Skills

RN clinical skills

Home health care

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s in Nursing

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Primary City/State:

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:

HomeCare Nursing Greeley/East

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

Great options and great opportunities. Banner Health has both the stability that comes with success and the values you can be proud to represent. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.

Located just 45 minutes north of Denver, Northern Colorado offers trendy restaurants, a thriving retail sector, and endless cultural amenities. Between wildflower-filled meadows and spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, you will find adventures by horse, mountain bike and boat plus, endless hiking trails and world class skiing.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Be part of a brand new palliative care program where your work truly matters

Enjoy a hybrid schedule — work from home, limited office time, and patient home visits

Make a meaningful impact on patients and families during life’s most difficult moments

Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM — no nights, no weekends

What You’ll Do

Schedule and coordinate patient referrals and provider visits

Conduct home visits for palliative care patients

Support program growth as this new service line develops

Collaborate with Home Care and Hospice teams daily

You’re a Great Fit If You…

Have a background in palliative care, home care, hospice, and/or med-surg (new grads welcome!)

Are flexible, organized, and compassionate

Can work both independently and as part of a team

Thrive in a growing, evolving environment

Perks Include

Personalized training — you’ll be fully supported before going solo

Opportunity to shape a new program from the ground up

A team culture built on compassion and collaboration

The stability of Banner Health, a leading nonprofit health system

Schedule: Full Time/ 40 hours | Monday- Friday | 8:00am- 5:00pm

Primary Location: Banner Home Care & Hospice | 2001 70th Ave., Suite 100, Greeley, CO 80634 (Limited In-Office + Patient Home Visits)

Banner Home Care provides high-quality, compassionate team of professionals who are specially trained in a variety of fields. The care we provide focuses on assisting patients to achieve an optimum level of health and enhancing the quality of life in the home setting for patients. Our home care services are based on a physician’s plan of treatment and designed to manage total care. We also educate patients and families to promote an understanding of the disease process, its prevention and treatment.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.
3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
4. Evaluates the patient’s and family’s response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient’s response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient’s response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.
8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.

9.Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, including an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Nursing, or the completion of a specialized nursing diploma program that includes at least two years of specialized training and/or experience.

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.

Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired. Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations. Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions require a minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an acute care setting.

In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license. Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range:

$33.77 - $56.28 / hourBanner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2027-03-05

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