Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

The Carpenter Health Network; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision & life

Short-term & long-term disability

401(k)

Generous PTO

Cell phone allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospice is hiring a Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Houston, TX. You will assess patients, implement the Hospice Plan of Care, and educate families in care planning and medications.

The role requires a Texas RN license, CPR, and EMR knowledge, with at least two years of RN experience, preferably in hospice or related settings. Join a team that emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with physicians, families, and the hospice staff.

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas required.
• Minimum of two years full-time RN experience in hospice or related settings.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Knowledge of EMR required.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessment.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care.
• Educates patient and family on Plan of Care and medications.
• Act as liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Make routine supervisory visits.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

EMR knowledge

Time management

Compassionate care

Tools

EMR

Job description

Now hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Houston, TX.

Why Join Us?

At St. Joseph Hospice, we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner.

As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include:

• Building long-term wealth for your future
• Enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for
• Sharing directly in the success you help create every day

Job Duties

• Performs the initial and on-going assessment of the patient
• Assist in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care
• Educate patient and family on Plan of Care, including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient
• Act as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team
• Maintain an accurate and updated medical record
• Makes routine supervisory visits
• Participates in agency on-call schedule
• Abide by company policies and procedures, compliance guidelines, applicable laws, and regulations promptly reporting any suspected violation of compliance standards

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required in State of Texas
• Minimum of two (2) years full-time experience as an RN, either in oncology, an acute care setting with direct patient care, a long-term care facility, hospice or home health care. Two (2) of experience in hospice care as an LPN may be substituted for the required 2 years of experience as an RN
• Current CPR certification required
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of EMR is required
• Previous Hospice experience preferred
• Compassionate RN with great time management skills

Full-Time Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – company-paid ownership benefit
• Competitive pay with increased earning potential
• Health, dental, vision & life insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability coveragel>
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Cell phone allowance
• Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)
• Career advancement opportunities

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