Compassionate Hospice RN — PRN On-Call

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation, sick, holidays

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network's Elysian Hospice in North Houston, TX seeks a PRN Registered Nurse for on-call coverage to deliver high-quality care in patients' homes. The RN will coordinate with an interdisciplinary team and families to ensure timely, compassionate hospice services.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, patient/family education, and documentation, with adherence to hospice standards.

Qualifications

• RN license required per state requirements.
• 2 years hospice experience preferred.
• Home Care Home Base experience preferred.
• Good communication, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Must read/write/speak English.
• Reliable transportation with valid auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patient needs in the home setting.
• Apply admission and re-certification criteria for hospice care.
• Develop, document, and revise the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity.
• Educate patients and families about disease process, self-care, end-of-life care, nutrition, and care plans.
• Determine scope and frequency of services based on acuity and needs; coordinate with IDG.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and ensure infection control standards.
• Provide clinical directions to Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to maintain quality of service.
• Prepare progress notes showing progress toward goals and ensure proper documentation.
• Inform physicians and staff of changes in patient needs and outcomes of interventions.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Clinical documentation

Education

Registered Nurse license (state requirements)

Job description

Cantex Continuing Care Network's Elysian Hospice in North Houston, TX seeks a PRN Registered Nurse for on-call coverage to deliver high-quality care in patients' homes. The RN will coordinate with an interdisciplinary team and families to ensure timely, compassionate hospice services.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, patient/family education, and documentation, with adherence to hospice standards.