Hospice Registered Nurse | Horizon Home Health and Hospice | Meridian, Idaho

Pay Range: $38 - $46 per hour (DOE)

Job Type: Full-Time

Location:

Meridian, Idaho

• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Orientation
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

• Complete initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
• Provide complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses.
• Utilize all elements of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care.
• Write and initiate plans of care; re‑evaluate patients and families regularly.
• Participate in revising plans of care as necessary.
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Develop care plans with patient and family input, incorporating palliative nursing actions.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Counsel patients and families on nursing and related needs.
• Provide health care instructions per assessment and plan.
• Assist patients and caregivers with activities of daily living, education, and maintain independence or comfort care as appropriate.
• Adhere to organization documentation, care procedures, and professional conduct standards.
• Act as case manager when assigned, coordinating patient care for assigned caseload.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes; record pain/symptom management changes and outcomes.
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient needs and report changes; obtain physician orders as required.
• Coordinate with community health providers to align care plans.
• Teach self‑care techniques to patients and families.
• Provide medication, diet, and other instructions as ordered; recognize health counseling opportunities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary group; attend meetings.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Assist families and team members in continuity of care.
• Work in cooperation with hospice interdisciplinary group to address emotional needs.
• Participate in on‑call duties per policy; ensure equipment and services are available.
• Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required.
• Maintain professional growth; attend continuing education and in‑service classes.
• Fulfill case assignments and participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.

• Registered Nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in Idaho.
• Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited school.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with insured, operating automobile in good working order.
• Minimum 2 years experience in home care, hospice, or public health nursing (preferred).
• Strong clinical skills and compassionate bedside manner.
• Independent, self‑directed, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent observation, problem‑solving, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
• Experience supervising hospice aides (preferred).

• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.

• Ability to lift, position, and/or transfer patients; lift supplies and equipment.

• Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.

• Adequate visual and hearing acuity to perform nursing skills.

Horizon Home Health & Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. No employment decision is made on the basis of age, etc.