Join our dedicated team in Spring, Texas. We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care to our patients. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality hospice care, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Essential Functions:
Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs.
Applies specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
Consults with and educates the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG/T. Provide training to other staff as needed.
Determines scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Provides clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
Prepares clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
Informs physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors.
Demonstrates commitment and professional growth and competency by participating in the Hospice sponsored in- service programs and maintaining or improving competency. Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program.
Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.
Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and their families as assigned.
Provides effective communication to patients, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
Required:
Two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting. Hospice experience preferred.
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life.
Must read, write and comprehend English.
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Education
Current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact. Current driver’s license.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Continuing Education Opportunities
Supportive work environment.
Other information:
Case load: 7-12
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Oncall: 7-14 days a month
Mileage Reimbursement: 0.46 cents a mile
Physical address: Yes there is an office where supplies will be stored for the patients. IDT meetings are held every two weeks there as well, along with any additional meetings planned.
Oncall:
Monday-Thursday- $100 a day
Friday-Sunday- $200 a day
Visits provided- $80
Admissions- $200
Death-$150
Administrative- $25 per hour
Phone usage-$50 per month
Per mile-$0.46
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about making a positive impact in the healthcare industry. If you possess these qualities and are interested in joining our team, please submit your application or resume for consideration.
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