PRN Hospice Afterhours Visit RN

Job description

Founded as Boulder Hospice in 1976, TRU Community Care is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving Boulder, Denver, and surrounding counties. With a mission to affirm life at every step of the journey with illness and loss, TRU provides a continuum of care through TRU Hospice, TRU PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), TRU Palliative Care, TRU Grief Services, and Landmark Memory Care. Title: PRN Hospice Afterhours Visit RN Schedule: PRN, varies. Mostly 12 hour shifts overnight on weekdays. Some 12 hour weekend day shifts available. Location: Field-based, varies throughout the territory based on patient need. Mileage reimbursement is provided at 72.5 cents per mile Pay: $42.34 to $50.81 per hour ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • The Afterhours Registered Nurse will primarily conduct afterhours home visits and provide care to patients, as delegated by the Phone Triage Nurse. • Provides nursing care to meet the patient’s needs in accordance with the patient’s hospice plan of care. • Cross-train on phone triage to assist Triage RN team as necessary. • Correctly identifies, communicates, and collaborates on patient problems/priorities/issues based upon assessment data. Establishes measurable patient goals and communicates an on-going plan of care appropriately to the interdisciplinary team (IDT). Recognizes changes in the clinical status of the patient and reports findings to the appropriate team member. • Collaborates with patient/family when developing the plan of care, adjusting communication style as necessary. EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS • Must possess a current RN license in the state of Colorado • Must have a minimum of one year RN experience – hospice or home health experience highly preferred • Must successfully pass required background checks and drug screening • Requires travel to multiple work locations TRU's Benefits (Eligibility Varies by Position/Status): • Paid Vacation time • 401(k) with match • Health, dental, vision & life insurance • FSA & HSA available • Paid orientation • Paid training • PSLF Eligible Employer • Referral & signing bonuses (if applicable) To learn more about TRU Community Care, please visit . TRU Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer