RN Hospice Job at River Valley Home Health and Hospice, Bullhead City, AZ

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  • River Valley Home Health and Hospice
  • Bullhead City, AZ

Job Description

RN Hospice - River Valley Home Health and Hospice

Are you a highly skilled and motivated registered nurse looking for a rewarding career in hospice care? Do you thrive in a dynamic and compassionate working environment? If so, we have an immediate opening for an RN Hospice at River Valley Home Health and Hospice.

At River Valley Home Health and Hospice, we believe that caring for the elderly or frail is the noblest of professions. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. We are the \provider of choice\ in the community because of our dedication to delivering life-changing service. We celebrate successes, hold each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism, and prioritize the well-being of our employees.

JOB SUMMARY

The registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs hospice care, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services that meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

  • Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
  • Provide professional nursing care utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
  • Assess and evaluate patients' status, write and initiate a plan of care, regularly re-evaluate patient and family needs, and participate in revising the plan of care as necessary.
  • Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis and develop a care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
  • Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, administer medications and treatments as prescribed, and provide health care instructions to patients.
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living, facilitate their efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort care, and act as a case manager to coordinate patient care.

Communication

  • Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes regarding patients' condition and care given.
  • Communicate with physicians, community health-related persons, and the interdisciplinary group to coordinate the care plan.
  • Teach patients and families self-care techniques, provide medication and diet instructions, and work in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
  • Provide and maintain a safe environment for patients, assist in providing continuity of care, and meet the emotional needs of patients and families.
  • Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.

Additional Duties

  • Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
  • Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
  • Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required.
  • Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and practice skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
  • Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

  • Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
  • Minimum of two years of experience, with at least one year in public health, home care, or hospice nursing preferred.
  • Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.
  • Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
  • Demonstrates excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills, and nursing skills per competency checklist.
  • Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
  • Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
  • Maintains a current CPR certification.
  • Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
  • Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

Location: Bullhead City

If you are a dedicated and compassionate RN looking to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families, apply now to join our team at River Valley Home Health and Hospice. We offer a flexible schedule, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k matching, employee discount, and mileage reimbursement. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a loving and enthusiastic team!

At River Valley Home Health and Hospice we believe that caring for the elderly or frail is the noblest of professions. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. A career with River Valley Home Health and Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interest matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgment. One other thing about our work culture; we know that in order for our patients to receive the care they deserve; we need to put our employees first.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Flexible hours

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