RN Hospice PRN

Aviant Hospice is seeking experienced and exceptionally talented professionals to care for our patients and their loved ones. Our organization offers a supportive work environment, offering a warm and supportive culture to work and develop professionally. We are dedicated not only to patients and families but to maintaining an employee culture of engagement which is focused on employee retention. We are currently looking for an RN who will be based in the Colorado Springs, CO area to provide patient care.

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse from an accredited program currently licensed and in good standing with the respective State Board of Nursing. At least 1 year experience in nursing in an acute care setting and 1 year experience in home health, hospice or comparable experience is preferred. Desire to learn and demonstration of aptitude for the hospice philosophy and comfort care required. Must have the ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines including, social workers, chaplains, CNA's and volunteers.

Responsibilities:

The RN works in conjunction with the Executive Director/Director of Clinical Services and the Interdisciplinary Team to:

Provide coordination and completion of admissions in a timely manner

Assist in facilitating freedom of choice, relief of suffering and death with dignity for patients facing end of life issues

Assess patient for appropriateness for admission to hospice using the LCD's, federal and state regulations, Hospice policy and procedures, and clinical knowledge base as guidelines

Report to ED/DSC, Medical Director and patient PCP on patient condition and status at admission

Provide hands-on clinical nursing, interacting with patients, family, physicians, Interdisciplinary Team members, and other health care professionals involved in the patient's care.

Assess and coordinate a pain/symptom management program formulated with the participation of family and patient, attending physician and the Interdisciplinary Team, utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of pain/symptom control to enhance quality of life.

Provide support and education for families based on the hospice philosophy of care. Care includes physical, psychological, spiritual and financial comfort.

Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and up-dates the Plan of Care (POC) for assigned patients based on identified problems and needs

Manage medication profile to ensure hospice is providing medications related to disease process and symptom management

Ensure the POC involves the active participation of the patient, family, PCP and the Interdisciplinary Team

Provide consultation and supervision to all CNAs and LPNs involved in the care of the patient

Participate in the performance evaluation of clinical members of LPN(s)and CNA(s) involved with the care of case load.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to travel

Ability to access patient s residence and all rooms therein

Reliable transportation

Ability to communicate effectively with patient/families both verbally and written

Ability to communicate the mission and vision of the hospice

Job Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $50 Per Visit