Hospice RN

Job Title/Position

• Hospice
• Registered
• Nurse
• Reports To:
• Clinical
• Supervisor
• Location: Powell & Cody Area Come join an amazing and growing team at Stillwater Hospice. At nine locations and growing Stillwater has succeeded in the end of life space by prioritizing team members within the organization. With second to none patient service and community dedication, Stillwater is the provider of choice in the communities in which we serve and our Northern Wyoming office is amazing. Stillwater Hospice Nurses are a critical part of our care team. If you are excited about stepping into an important role for a growing, and dynamic team, apply now!!

Pay rate: $35-$39 Hourly

additional on call pay

Benefits

FOR FULL TIME POSITIONS Health Insurance Dental Insurance 401k Retirement Plan 100% match up to 4% No vesting period Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual of PTO starts immediately Flexible Work Schedule with Work/Life Balance Stillwater University for learning and development

Job Description

Summary The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities Patient Care Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process and as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by: Writing and initiating plan of care Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.