Compassionate Hospice RN & Case Manager

Gentiva; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Wellness Programs

CEU Support

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead and coordinate end-of-life care in patients' homes or other settings. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop plans of care, and work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, high-quality hospice services.

This role emphasizes symptom management, patient and family education, and timely communication with physicians and other providers.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of employment
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred
• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments including in-person/telephonic RN assessments and 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 needs.
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams including physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Provide patient and caregiver education on disease processes, self-care, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition, and dietary needs.
• Communicate changes in condition to appropriate providers and document progress.
• Support continuity of care across home health, palliative and hospice referrals and transitions in levels of care.
• Document timely clinical records including orders, progress notes, and care plans.
• Maintain effective working relationships with IDG and involve team when warranted.
• Participate in on-call and patient support activities as applicable.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Patient-centered communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Adaptability

Documentation

Team collaboration

IDG cooperation

Time management

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Gentiva Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead and coordinate end-of-life care in patients' homes or other settings. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop plans of care, and work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, high-quality hospice services.

This role emphasizes symptom management, patient and family education, and timely communication with physicians and other providers.