Hospice - PRN Registered Nurse (RN)

Frontpoint Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Frontpoint Health is seeking a Hospice - PRN Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' residences in the Dallas area. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement end-of-life care.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, education for patients and families, and on-call coverage. Requires RN licensure, English proficiency, and reliable transportation; hospice experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current state RN license or in accordance with Nurse Licensure Compact rules.
• Two years RN experience in a clinical care setting; hospice experience preferred.
• Must read, write and comprehend English.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients across physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team and families; plan and document the care plan.
• Educate patient and family on disease process, end-of-life care, nutrition and self-care; train staff as needed.
• Determine scope and frequency of services based on acuity and needs; monitor for care continuity.
• Provide on-call services and communicate changes in patient needs to the physician and team.

Skills

Nursing skills

Interdisciplinary team

English proficiency

On-call

Driver's license

Education

Diploma/Associate/Baccalaureate in Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Hospice - PRN Registered Nurse (RN) Location: South Dallas (Arlington, Oak Cliff), TX 75215

Job Summary:

Primary functions are to administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence and to coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patients, families, and referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for, and participates in, the coordination of care.

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal, and non-verbal).
• Applies specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
• Implements/develops/documents the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan, as necessary.
• Consults with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG/T. Provide training to other staff as needed.
• Determines scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Provides clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
• Informs physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payors.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and their families as assigned.
• Provides effective communication to patients, family, team members, and other health care professionals.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Two (2) years experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting. Hospice experience preferred
• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life. Must read, write and comprehend English.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and valid auto liability insurance.