Compassionate Hospice RN & Care Coordinator

Gentiva; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Education support and tuition

Job summary

Gentiva in Texas is seeking a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager to lead and coordinate home-based hospice care. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, implement and adjust plans of care, and educate patients and families while working with an interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, quality end-of-life care.

The role requires at least 1 year of RN experience with hospice or home health preferred; CPR and a valid driver's license are expected.

Qualifications

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments including in-person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings and provide education to patients, family members and caregivers as appropriate.
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care including patient visit frequency to meet individual needs and risk identification.
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams including consultation with physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition and dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate change in condition, or signs and symptoms of decline to appropriate provider (e.g., NP, PCP, Hospice Physician).
• Support the continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative and hospice referrals as appropriate and recognizing and supporting transitions in levels of care.
• Document timely clinical records on all patients including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
• Maintain effective working relationships with IDG, and involve team when patient's care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired outcome.
• Participate in on-call and patient support activities as applicable, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessments

Care planning

Care coordination

Education

Registered Nurse

Tools

Nursing assessment tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Gentiva in Texas is seeking a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager to lead and coordinate home-based hospice care. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, implement and adjust plans of care, and educate patients and families while working with an interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, quality end-of-life care.

The role requires at least 1 year of RN experience with hospice or home health preferred; CPR and a valid driver's license are expected.