Hospice Registered Nurse - Compassionate Home Care Leader

Three Oaks Hospice; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Oaks Hospice is seeking a compassionate RN to provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team. You will assess needs, develop and adjust care plans, and educate families on end-of-life care.

Requirements include an RN license, CPR certification, and 2 years of clinical RN experience (hospice/home health preferred). A valid driver's license and computer skills are also expected.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state
• Two years’ RN experience in a clinical setting; hospice/home health preferred
• CPR certification current
• Driver’s license current
• Proficient with computers; MS Office experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• High ethics and compliance standards

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Implement and update the plan of care (POC) as needed.
• Educate patients and families about disease, self-care, end-of-life care, nutrition, and care coordination.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Document progress notes showing goals achieved.
• Coordinate services with the interdisciplinary team and referrals.
• Notify physicians of changes in patient needs and outcomes of care.
• Determine service scope and frequency based on acuity and needs.
• Assess caregiver ability to meet patient needs at admission and during care.
• Provide on-call coverage as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Ethics and compliance

CPR certification

Computer proficiency

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Three Oaks Hospice is seeking a compassionate RN to provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team. You will assess needs, develop and adjust care plans, and educate families on end-of-life care.

Requirements include an RN license, CPR certification, and 2 years of clinical RN experience (hospice/home health preferred). A valid driver's license and computer skills are also expected.