We are looking for a Home Health and Hospice Nurse to provide care and support to patients in their homes and to terminally ill patients. For this role, you need to be a registered nurse who sees the value of home health and hospice care. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position. We expect you to be knowledgeable in caring for the terminally ill, performing tasks such as administering medication and providing emotional support. The goal is to help patients stay in their homes as long as possible and, for those who are terminally ill, help them live their final days with dignity and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to plan care
• Make frequent visits to the patient to evaluate their condition
• Provide support and comfort according to individual patient’s needs
• Provide education to patients and families
• Work with caregivers to plan and execute excellent patient care
• Help in administering medication
• Alleviate sudden symptoms of the disease’s end phase
• Notify a doctor of a patient’s condition when deemed necessary
• Assist patients and their families with paperwork
• Maintain accurate records
• Help relatives cope with the upcoming loss and provide post-mortem support
• Share call responsibility with nursing staff for hospice patients

Skills

• Proven experience as a hospice nurse or registered nurse
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects
• Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards
• Proficient in English
• Sound judgment and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature
• Cool-tempered and patient
• Emotional/mental stability and stamina
• Formal nurse training; certification as a hospice nurse is a plus
• Current CPR certificate

About JCHC
JCHC was ranked a top 100 critical access hospital in the nation in 2022, and is a non-profit, community hospital that is owned and operated by a hospital district. It is a 25 bed critical access hospital, 50 bed nursing home and an outpatient clinic. 8 Family Doctors, 4 PAs and one General surgeon are on staff, along with over 200 employees. JCHC is a modern facility that is growing, with a new inpatient space and many new renovations and additions currently under construction. A new nursing home was completed in the spring of 2016.

About Buffalo
5,000 residents live at the foot of the Big Horn mountain range in north-central Wyoming. A busy main street and abundant outdoor activities year round attract visitors. The school system is comprised of 5 schools. 4 of the buildings are new. There are larger communities within an easy driving distance for shopping, but most people can find all that they need in town.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Buffalo, WY 82834: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person