Compassionate Hospice RN: Case Manager & Home Health

Health at Home Hospice-Austin, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health at Home Hospice-Austin, LLC in Austin, TX seeks an RN to coordinate patient-centered care for the hospice care team. You will ensure services align with the Nurse Practice Act and all applicable laws, and work within the guidelines of the professional organization.

You will assess, plan, implement and monitor care, lead interdisciplinary collaboration, administer treatments, counsel families, and maintain detailed clinical notes.

Qualifications

• RN license required; valid in practice state.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial, comprehensive and ongoing patient/family assessment.
• Provides professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Develops and revises care plans with patient and family input.
• Coordinates delivery of home hospice services per guidelines.
• Initiates and revises plans of care as patient needs change.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Counsels patient and family on nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to patient and family.
• Assists with activities of daily living and promotes self-sufficiency.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Assessment skills

Pain management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Health at Home Hospice-Austin, LLC in Austin, TX seeks an RN to coordinate patient-centered care for the hospice care team. You will ensure services align with the Nurse Practice Act and all applicable laws, and work within the guidelines of the professional organization.

You will assess, plan, implement and monitor care, lead interdisciplinary collaboration, administer treatments, counsel families, and maintain detailed clinical notes.