Hospice RN On Call Weekends

Description :

Geography : South Denver Metro Area

Shift : Friday, Saturday, Sunday Overnights

About Dignity Hospice :

Dignity Hospice of Colorado has two driving principles. First, to be the provider of choice by delivering exceptional patient care; and second, to be the employer of choice by providing the best working environment.

Dignity Hospice of Colorado serves patients, their families, and the communities where they live throughout Denver and the Front Range. At Dignity, our mission is to provide superior care and customer service to our patients and their families. We take pride in providing these services in an environment of dignity and respect for every person.

Job Summary : Provides direct palliative care, support, and education to terminally ill patients and their families while functioning within a medically approved plan of care.

Qualifications / Educational Requirements : Must be a currently licensed RN in the State of Colorado. Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the art and science of pain and symptom management and have well-developed physical assessment skills.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions :

• Is ready to perform in-person patient visits at shift start time, as requested by RNCM, 24hr triage service, Director of Nursing, or Administrator / Admin on call
• Provides calm, non-anxious presence and support. Educates patients, families, and caregivers about realistic expectations of disease and dying process.
• Assesses new patients for appropriateness of hospice care and admits new patients timely with accurate documentation.
• Provides empathetic support during death visits. Coordinates post-mortem care for patient (pronouncement, Coroner, funeral home, etc)
• Coordinates care and services with resident home nurses and caregivers
• Assesses and monitors pain; evaluates the pain management’s effectiveness.
• Observes and assesses patients through data sources such as weight, pedal edema, patient history and input, skin condition, shortness of breath and respirations; coordinates with Attending Physician and Medical Director as appropriate.
• Completes paperwork and charting correctly, timely, and appropriately for the needs of Medicare, State Health Department, ACHC, and Dignity standards.
• Assists in cultivating strong relationships with community staff; improves community relations
• Administers medication and manages symptoms.
• Presents hospice philosophy and services; explains patient rights and responsibilities.
• Other interventions as appropriate based on patient / family needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions : General offices, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, and patient home settings will be the primary locations of the RN's activities. Exposure to infectious diseases is possible and universal precautions should be taken at all times. Travel is a requirement of this position.

Physical Demands : Position may require occasional physical exertion. Physical requirements of the RN may include, at varied frequency : sitting, stationary standing, walking, general mobility, crouching, kneeling / crawling, stooping (bending at waist), twisting (knees / waist / neck), turning / pivoting, climbing steps, balancing, reaching overhead, reaching extension, grasping, pinching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and lifting up to 50 lbs (with or without accommodation). Must be able to travel to businesses, offices, facilities, or patient homes where conditions may be adverse due to weather, environment, or patients’ lifestyles.

Scheduling : All RNs are expected to work 2 “Holiday” shifts in a 12-month period. Attendance is required for nursing meetings and in-service education events. This position covers on-call visits during the hours of Friday 5p-7a, Saturday 7p-7a, Sunday 7p-8a.

Benefits : Dignity Hospice covers 90% of premiums for employee health (United Healthcare), dental, and vision insurance, plus up to 4% match towards 401(k) contributions upon eligibility. Company-provided cell phone and mileage reimbursement, plus 3 weeks of paid time off (goes up with tenure) are part of the full-time RN compensation package.

www.dignityco.com

Requirements :

Compensation details : 78000-85000 Yearly Salary

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