Hospice Home Health Nurse & Care Coordinator

The Pennant Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to plan, direct hospice care in home settings with an emphasis on community health education. The RN will perform assessments, develop care plans, and support patients and families in managing symptoms and care at home.

Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and on-call coverage. A current RN license, CPR certification, and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the state where the patient resides.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive patient and family assessments to identify hospice needs.
• Develops and initiates a plan of care based on nursing diagnosis and patient goals.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and educates patient/family on care.
• Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team and acts as case manager for assigned patients.
• Participates in on-call duties and ensures equipment and services are available.
• Records notes and communicates changes in patient status to physician.

Skills

Registered nurse

CPR certification

Home health

Public health education

Education

National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing

Job description

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to plan, direct hospice care in home settings with an emphasis on community health education. The RN will perform assessments, develop care plans, and support patients and families in managing symptoms and care at home.

Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and on-call coverage. A current RN license, CPR certification, and reliable transportation are required.