Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides patient care using nursing skills and processes in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice, keeping within the policies, values and mission of the organization. The RN is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG).
KEY REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the Clinical Manager or Director of Clinical Services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provides skilled nursing coordination of care to patients (neonates to geriatrics) as determined by the Plan of Care (POC). Uses education, mentoring, guidance and interventions to achieve goals of care.
Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care; participates in the POC in IDT/IDG meetings as assigned.
Demonstrates appropriate nursing care, including communicating with attending provider for medications and supplies.
Educates patients, families, caregivers and community regarding hospice philosophy and palliative treatments.
Supervises Certified Nurse Aides (CNA); delegates specific tasks per agency policy.
Participates in related services, such as community education, team training, staff/board committees and orientation of employees.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
if assigned to outpatient:
Meets all the essential duties assigned to RNs
Adapts care to meet the needs of patients at their place of residence including, but not limited to, the patients’ home, long-term care or assisted living facilities.
Completes initial nursing assessment and provides ongoing comprehensive nursing care through medication, treatment, intervention and evaluation.
Develops and maintains professional business relationships with facilities by providing excellent customer service to the patient, as well as the facility staff.
CLINICAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Supports the mission and values of hospice and palliative care.
Provides patient care (neonates to geriatrics) as determined by the Plan of Care (POC) and in accordance with discipline. Utilizes critical thinking skills, education, mentoring, guidance and interventions to achieve goals of care.
Possesses knowledge of patient rights; ensuring an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe and secure environment.
Understands the correlation between excellent patient care and the results of Hospice Item Set, CAHPS and other publicly-reported industry and/or accreditation quality benchmark programs.
Treats patients, family members and other clients with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and communicates in a courteous and respectful manner. Maintains and respects professional and personal boundaries. Adheres to HIPAA regulations, and maintains confidentiality of all patients and families.
Performs job duties within the standards of practice framework.
Has proficient nursing skills and pain management knowledge, as well as principles of pharmacology including, medication dosages, calculations, interactions and side effects.
Works independently with minimum direction, anticipates and organizes workflow, prioritizes and follows through on responsibilities.
Attends team meetings and in-services on a regular basis. Participates in continuing education and professional development courses, to include annual education requirements as assigned to the discipline.
Works in a high volume environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Understands the importance of providing accurate and timely point-of-care documentation in Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Uses, clear concise and professional written and verbal communication.
Responsible for meeting visit frequency, case load and/or visits per shift requirements; takes on-call rotation as needed and/or assigned.
Possesses knowledge of necessary computer systems including Microsoft Office, Outlook and agency electronic medical records (EMR).
Promotes a holistic approach to patient care.
Cooperates with all co-workers; demonstrates flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of experience in hospice and/or palliative care, medical/surgical, public health, oncology, acute care or home health.
Required License: Current Colorado RN license. Valid Colorado state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
CPR certification (for Pathways, The Denver Hospice and Pikes Peak affiliates).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Ability to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 lbs.
Lifts/positions/ and/or transfers patients
Lifts supplies/equipment
Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking/sitting
Considerable reaching/stooping/bending/kneeling/crouching
Manual dexterity and mobility
Visual and auditory acuity
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases
Occasional exposure to radiation hazards
Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements (sound, odor, sight, behavior)
May perform emergency care
Exposure to variety of electro-mechanical hazards
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Able to maintain job performance in emergency or crisis situation
Mar 28, 2020
