Compassionate Hospice RN Case Manager - Sign-On Bonus

Horizons Hospice; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Horizons Hospice in Plano, TX seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to administer nursing care for patients at home, coordinate with the interdisciplinary group, and guide families through end-of-life care. You will assess needs, develop care plans, and educate families with a focus on comfort and quality of life.

The role requires an RN license (TX or NLC), 2+ years of clinical experience (hospice preferred), and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• RN license in TX or NLC-compliant licensure.
• Two years RN experience in clinical care; hospice preferred.
• Graduate of accredited diploma, associate or baccalaureate nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs with documentation.
• Apply criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care.
• Develop and document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care; revise as needed.
• Educate patient and family regarding disease, self-care, end-of-life care, nutrition; prioritize needs with IDG and provide staff training as needed.
• Assess acuity and patient/family needs to determine service scope and frequency; evaluate caregiver capacity.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Apply infection control and standard precautions in patient care activities.
• Provide clinical directions to Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN for quality care.
• Prepare progress notes showing progress toward goals with proper documentation.
• Inform physician and team of changes in patient needs and outcomes; monitor response.
• Monitor cases for third-party payor requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promote agency philosophy and policies.
• Perform on-call duties and provide on-call service to patients and families.
• Communicate effectively with patient, family, team, and health professionals.
• Sign-on bonus is available after 6 months of employment.

Skills

Nursing skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR

English literacy

End-of-life care

Education

Diploma/Associate/Baccalaureate Nursing

Job description

Horizons Hospice in Plano, TX seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to administer nursing care for patients at home, coordinate with the interdisciplinary group, and guide families through end-of-life care. You will assess needs, develop care plans, and educate families with a focus on comfort and quality of life.

The role requires an RN license (TX or NLC), 2+ years of clinical experience (hospice preferred), and strong interpersonal skills.