Hospice Registered Nurse (24148)

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network seeks a PRN Registered Nurse for Elysian Hospice in Houston, TX on-call. The role delivers nursing care at patients' residences, coordinates with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family and referrers, and ensures continuity of care.

Ideal candidates hold an active RN license, with 2 years hospice experience preferred, and Home Care Home Base experience preferred. Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential, with reliable transportation a

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• 2 years of hospice experience preferred.
• Home Care Home Base experience preferred.
• Strong communication and assessment skills; solid clinical documentation.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing nursing assessments.
• Coordinate admission and care plans with IDG and family.
• Educate patients/families about disease, end-of-life care, and self-care techniques.
• Provide clinical direction to Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN.
• Maintain thorough documentation of care and progress.

Skills

RN license

Hospice experience

Home care base

Communication skills

Documentation

English language

Reliable transportation

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Elysian Hospice - Houston - Stafford, TX 77477Position Type: PRNJob Category: Nursing Location: Houston, TX - Stafford

Job Summary:

Elysian Hospice is seeking an PRN Registered Nurse who can be available for On-Call purposes. Primary functions are to administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.

QualificationsJob Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse, licensed per the state requirements.
• 2 years of experience with a Hospice agency preferred.
• Home Care Home Base experience preferred.
• Good communication skills, assessment skills, and strong clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Essential Functions:

• 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).
• Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
• Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
• Consult 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. Provide training to other staff as needed.
• Determine 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.
• Initiate 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.
• Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
• Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

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