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.
Position
- PRN –
- Registered
- Nurse
- Schedule: PRN- Shift coverage includes nights and
- Wknd, varied hours but 12 hour shifts
- Location:
- Lafayette,
- CO
- Pay: $42.33-$50.81 JOB SUMMARY The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing nursing services to assigned patients. RNs provide direct patient care, collaborate with the other Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members within the care team, and with other health care providers in various care settings. Patient care provided by RNs is done in a manner that promotes an interdisciplinary team approach, respects patients/families goals for care, meets Medicare/Medicaid conditions of participation and accreditation requirements and reflects the mission and philosophy of TRU Hospice of Northern Colorado. Upon request, participates in all areas of clinical services. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS 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 preferred Must successfully pass agency required background checks and drug screening Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance (a copy of your “Declarations Page” indicating you have $100k/$300k Bodily Injury/$100K Property Damage coverage) and have reliable transportation Requires travel to multiple work locations Must comply with agency health screening and immunization requirements Must possess CPR certification or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire. Must be able to demonstrate computer competency ESSENTIAL DUTIES Comprehensively assesses and anticipates all aspects of the patient’s clinical nursing needs, pain and other symptoms and, in collaboration with primary care physician or hospice physician, develops an individualized plan of care Provides unsupervised CNA visit at least every 15 days and as patient condition warrants Incorporates patient/family preferences and goals within the plan of care Supports and respects the patient’s and family’s unique diversity, including spiritual and cultural beliefs Completes documentation in an accurate and complete manner as per agency standard and in compliance with regulatory standards Provides patient and family education as appropriate; areas of education include, but are not limited to personal care, medications, procedures, safety, diet and nutrition, disease process, death and dying Contributes to the team, utilizes team resources, supports team decisions, and maintains positive working relationships with all team members Works collaboratively with volunteers and provides ongoing support and guidance Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills; gives and receives feedback in a timely open manner; engages collaboratively in conflict resolution processes as needed Is flexible and responsive in meeting and exceeding the expectations of all customers, both internal and external Participates in mandatory educational activities and required meetings Is competent using agency information and technology systems
