Schedule: Full time
Shift:Day (United States of America)
Address:6061 S Willow Dr
City:Greenwood Village
State:Colorado
Postal Code:80111
Job Description:Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Location: Field work - covering Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Denver, Douglas, Elbert and Elizabeth Counties.
- Completes all required documentation in the electronic medical records system.
- Provides comfort and support to family members and caregivers.
- Participates in on-call rotations for emergency clinical needs after hours.
- Provides hospice nursing services to patients at home or in nursing facilities. Initiates and coordinates the Plan of Care for an assigned caseload of patients.
- Monitors patient conditions and conducts regular assessments.
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Educates patients, families, and caregivers on end-stage disease processes, safety issues, and symptom management.
- Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and adjust care plans.
- Orders necessary resources, including medications, supplies, and medical equipment.
- Communicates with physicians regarding symptomatic changes and medication adjustments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing, and typing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements.
- Knowledge of electronic medical record.
- Knowledge of nursing skills in the performance of duties in compliance with legal and ethical parameters established based on the level of education and certification attained by the employee.
- Knowledge of basic to intermediate application of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, as well as internet software.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as physician orders, plan of care documents, policies, procedures, and other instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to follow standard precaution guidelines for infection control, including when providing patient care.
- Ability to complete necessary orientation and training.
- Application of InterQual4 Criteria set.
- Assessment competency and knowledge application for all ages served within specific care environments.
- Ability to work independently.
- Innovative and creative in identifying discharge options for medically complex patients.
- Leadership skills.
- Process and Outcome data analysis skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize levels of importance.
- Customer service skills.
- Ability to work and communicate with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds; flexible, open-minded, and adaptable to change.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Computer proficiency with Outlook e-mail and electronic medical records.
- Flexible in a complex and changing healthcare environment.
Education:- Associate's of Nursing [Required]
- Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
Field of Study:Work Experience:- 3+ years experience as a Registered Nurse [Preferred]
- Home health and/or acute care nursing experience [Preferred]
Additional Information:Licenses and Certifications:- Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
- Driver's License (DL) [Required]
- Auto Insurance (AL) [Required]
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) [Preferred]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
- Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2
Pay Range:$71,260.80 - $123,215.55
