Hospice RN - Compassionate PRN Care

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Interim Healthcare is seeking a compassionate PRN Registered Nurse to support hospice patients and families in the Houston metro area. The role emphasizes organizing, directing, and delivering hospice care in accordance with policy, standards, and regulations.

Essential functions include comprehensive assessments, care planning with the IDG, coordination of services across providers, effective symptom management, and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of employment.
• 12 months of RN experience within the last five years.
• New graduates: 1200 verified hours or completion of a company-approved Preceptor Program.
• One year hospice care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial/comprehensive patient/family assessment to determine hospice needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments of physical and psychosocial status.
• Develop and revise a care plan with the IDG, patient/family, and physician.
• Coordinate care among IDG members and external providers.
• Coordinate IDG care to ensure timely service delivery per plan.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Provide education to patient/family per IDG plan of care.
• Direct and supervise LPN/LVN, Hospice Aide, and Homemaker activities.
• Document services accurately and timely.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Group meetings and participate in on-call duties.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.

Skills

RN license

Hospice care

On-call readiness

Education

RN license in state

Job description

Interim Healthcare is seeking a compassionate PRN Registered Nurse to support hospice patients and families in the Houston metro area. The role emphasizes organizing, directing, and delivering hospice care in accordance with policy, standards, and regulations.

Essential functions include comprehensive assessments, care planning with the IDG, coordination of services across providers, effective symptom management, and thorough documentation.