Homecare and Hospice Registered Nurse

About the role

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is a 5-Star Quality Rated facility located in northern Wyoming. It employs over 750 skilled and caring professionals, including 100 specialized providers in 25 areas of expertise. The hospital is equipped with the latest technology and is committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Develops a written plan of care for each patient.
• Provides skilled nursing care.
• Absesses patient's condition, initiates plan of care, re-evaluates and updates as necessary.
• Treats appropriately and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Participates in performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
• Completes assignment accurately and on time.
• Obtains all necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient's needs dictate.
• Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.
• Responds to the physical, mental, social and emotional needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
• Plans patient discharge from the agency.
• Recommends referrals for alternative level of care if necessary.
• Recommends to Case Manager needed referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources.
• Demonstrates ability to chart according to professional and department standard.
• Obtains needed supplies and equipment to provide care.
• Works as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Reports changes in patient's physical and emotional health to the physician.
• Maintains triage list of SN clients to be seen in the event of a winter storm or event that prevents providing nursing service to all scheduled patients.
• Demonstrates adherence to infection control policies.
• Communicates patient's data and observations verbally and through documentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of patient and patient's clinical status.
• Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Addresses and supports cultural practices as long as these practices do not harm the patient/family or interfere with the planned course of medical treatment.
• Adheres to all agency, billing and documentation policies and procedures.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels the patient and family members regarding nursing care needs.
• Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
• Initiates needed referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources.
• Attends routine and initiates extra case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, pain management, bereavement counseling, new problems, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Complies with Blood borne Pathogen, TB exposure plans and hazardous waste management program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited NLN program preferred.
• Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Wyoming without restrictions.
• Certification in specialty areas, i.e., Home Care, Hospice, Geriatrics, Wound Care, Pain Control, etc., preferred.
• Current BLS, required.
• Experience as an RN commensurate with one of the following: Two or more years acute care experience within the last two years preferred. One year Home Care or Hospice experience within the last two years preferred. One year community health or public health experience within the last two years preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license and reliable automobile, current automobile insurance and be willing to operate personal car necessitated by nature of job.
• Criminal and Central Registry Background Checks, required.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of current federal, state, JCAHO and organization regulations concerning patient care.
• Ability to be flexible, organized, and function well under stressful situations.
• Initiates needed referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources.
• Supervises Home Care/Hospice Aides on an every other week basis.
• Attends routine and initiates extra case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, pain management, bereavement counseling, new problems, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Complies with Blood borne Pathogen, TB exposure plans and hazardous waste management program.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
• Paid time off for continuing education and professional development.
• Flexible work schedule.

Pay

Salary range: $40,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Shifts vary, typically 8-hour days, with some flexibility to accommodate patient needs and team dynamics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
• Paid time off for continuing education and professional development.
• Flexible work schedule.

Job Title

Hospice Home Care Nurse

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this position, please contact [Contact Person] at [Phone Number] or [Email Address].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.