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Comfort Care RN
Comfort Care RNInnovAge • Aurora, CO, United States
Comfort Care RN

Comfort Care RN

InnovAge • Aurora, CO, United States
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Responsibilities

  • $1,500 Sign-on Bonus available!

Our Comfort Care RNs provide direct patient-centered palliative and end-of-life services at the bedside of our enrolled participants while coordinating physical, emotional, and spiritual support through our interdisciplinary team. Support the provision of high-quality care for end of life (EOL) focused on minimizing symptoms, pain, and providing psychosocial support during the transition. Offer professional triaging, nursing care and support to educate family members about the process, how to manage and control symptoms, and offer support and strength during difficult times.

Our Comfort Care RN is there to be the main point of contact for the participant and their family through the transition. Working with a high level of autonomy our nursing team needs to exercise critical thinking skills, triage family needs and work back through the IDT with excellent communication skills.

Participant Care

  • Triage participant and staff phone calls to determine priority of care and routes accordingly.
  • Implement orders written by primary care physician(s).
  • Instruct participants and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
  • Administer and monitor medications, provide training in self-administration, and medication compliance.
  • Assist in the examination, assessment, evaluation testing, and treatment of participants while observing, recording, and reporting on participant's current condition and needs.
  • Perform initial End of Life assessments on participants to determine individual needs and coordinate a Plan of Care with care-giving resources.
  • End of Life Support

  • Develop EOL documentation, forms, standards, protocols, and overall philosophies for the scope of the position.
  • Conduct initial EOL assessments of participants to determine their individual needs and coordinate a plan of care.
  • Provide decision-makers with care options and resources to aid them in making difficult decisions in the best interest of the participant.
  • Educate family members about the end-of-life process and ensure they receive the "Caregiving at Life's End" manual.
  • Documentation and Collaboration

  • Maintain participants' medical records and fulfill agency charting and reporting requirements in a timely manner.
  • Serve as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team, attending meetings and collaborating on care planning.
  • Participate in developing, organizing, and presenting staff in-services and working with in-home service techs as needed for specific care techniques.
  • Provide psychosocial support to participants and their families, including coping and bereavement resources in collaboration with the Social Work department.
  • Inquire about participants' and families' spiritual needs and call upon appropriate resources.
  • Participate in an interdisciplinary team to formulate Plans of Care for InnovAge PACE program participants!
  • Additional work functions and duties may be assigned.
  • REQUIRED

  • Current State issued Registered Nurses License
  • Current First Aid and BLS certifications are required prior to hire . Acceptable vendors for certifications are from either American Heart Association and / or American Red Cross.
  • 2+ yrs health care with an emphasis in geriatrics, with at least one year being an EOL / Hospice.
  • Experience and knowledge of supportive / bereavement counseling techniques, strategies and available resources and the ability to apply / inform family members and / or caregivers.
  • Experience with conducting end of life assessments and developing appropriate plans of care (POC).
  • Require personal transportation, current state issued driver's license, good driving record and auto insurance
  • Associate's degree in nursing
  • PREFERRED

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing
  • Certification as a Gerontological Nurse
  • 3+ yrs health care experience with emphasis in geriatrics and broad knowledge of health care problems that afflict the frail / elderly.
  • Bi-lingual - Spanish
  • Benefits

    InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

    InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical / dental / vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

    Applicants are considered until the position is filled.

    Posted Pay Range

    $41.73-$54.28

    Additional Information

    Compensation Disclaimer

    The pay may vary depending on job related factors, such as work location, experience, knowledge, skills, education, certifications, training and internal equity. InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, ADD, flexible spending account, paid time off and company paid holidays.

    Agency Disclaimer

    InnovAge will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practices, all candidates / resumes submitted by search firms to InnovAge by any means without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the property of InnovAge and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired by InnovAge.

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