Field RN

Community Healthcare of Texas; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Healthcare of Texas is seeking a Field RN to join our hospice team, providing compassionate care to patients and support to families in the home setting. You will travel to patient homes, assess needs, and coordinate admissions, creating and updating plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate is a Texas-licensed RN with strong computer skills and reliable transportation, willing to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment focused on

Qualifications

• Must be a Texas-licensed RN with valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• 2 years nursing experience required; hospice experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to document thoroughly in electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients and families to explain hospice services and scope of care.
• Coordinate admission of patients and ongoing plan of care with the team.
• Assess patient condition and revise plan of care regarding medications and DME.
• Provide emotional support and instruct activities of daily living.
• Complete daily paperwork and charting according to policy.
• Evaluate hospice appropriateness and communicate findings to Case Manager.

Skills

Nursing experience

Hospice experience

Computer skills

Education

Texas RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996. Our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals living with serious illnesses while supporting their loved ones who care for them.

Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for a Field RN.

POSITION SUMMARY

Meet with patients and families to explain the scope of hospice services, coordinate admission of patients, and ongoing plan of care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assess patient’s physical condition according to Plan of Care; determine and/or revise plan of care regarding medications and DME.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families while instructing them in activities of daily living.
• Complete daily paperwork and charting, thoroughly and accurately, according to Policy.
• Evaluate the patient for hospice appropriateness and complete admission visit and documentation as needed; communicate with the Case Manager on significant findings.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have a dependable means of transportation.
• 2 years of nursing experience required
• 2+ years of experience in hospice strongly preferred
• Proficient skill using a computer is required; Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.