Compassionate Hospice Nurse | Home Health Champion

Pennant Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

All County Home Health & Hospice in the Greater San Antonio area seeks a Registered Nurse to lead hospice care in patients' homes. You will plan, organize and direct care with emphasis on community health education and family involvement.

The role emphasizes nursing assessment, care planning, medication administration and coordination with the interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, high-quality care in the patient's home setting.

Qualifications

• Initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patient and family.
• Develops care plans based on nursing diagnosis and plan of care.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physician.
• Coordinates patient care as Case Manager when assigned.

Responsibilities

• Completes and maintains clinical notes on patient condition and care.
• Communicates with physician and care team regarding patient needs.
• Teaches patient and family self-care techniques and health counseling.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Registered nurse

Hospice care

Community health

Job description

All County Home Health & Hospice in the Greater San Antonio area seeks a Registered Nurse to lead hospice care in patients' homes. You will plan, organize and direct care with emphasis on community health education and family involvement.

The role emphasizes nursing assessment, care planning, medication administration and coordination with the interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, high-quality care in the patient's home setting.