Hospice RN — Competitive Pay, CE Reimbursement & 401K

Cantex; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K matching

CEU reimbursement

Vacation, sick leave, holidays

Over-productivity pay

Recognition program

Insurance: medical, dental, vision

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Elysian Hospice in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse responsible for administering nursing care to patients in their homes or residences, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, and referring agencies, and ensuring care coordination.

The RN will perform initial and ongoing assessments, educate families, and develop plans of care while adhering to professional standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Clinical documentation

Home Care Home Base

Tools

Home Care Home Base

Job description

Elysian Hospice in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse responsible for administering nursing care to patients in their homes or residences, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, and referring agencies, and ensuring care coordination.

The RN will perform initial and ongoing assessments, educate families, and develop plans of care while adhering to professional standards.