Front Range Hospice is looking for several Registered Nurses with a minimum of two years experience to join our hospice team.
We have several opportunities available in several locations within our territory. The office is in Erie which the staff visit one time a week for team meetings and the rest of the week you are in the territory assigned visiting patients. We are looking for nurses in Northern Colorado (Ft. Collins/Loveland/Greeley area) as well as the Broomfield/Brighton area.
The Hospice nurse is responsible for the care of hospice patients, completes admissions, and intermittent call duties. Characteristics of the optimal candidate include strong clinical skills, computer skills, excellent communication skills, flexibility, ability to work well within a team, and ability to work autonomously. We care for patients in their own setting, must have a reliable mode of transportation, safe driving record, proof of vehicle insurance, and live within the service territory (I-70 north to Ft. Collins), and a minimum of 2 years acute care experience.
Position Requirements
Registered nurse with current licensure
Maintains a current CPR certicication
Minimum of two years experience
Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision
Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently
Prolonged or considerable walkinig or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
Driving is an essential function of this position. Therefore, reliable transportation, current auto insurance, a valid driver's license, the ability to drive one's self and drive at night are required.