Hospice: RN - FT - Amarillo Area

BSA Hospice of the Southwest; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BSA Hospice of the Southwest in Amarillo, TX seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to administer skilled nursing care to patients and families in their home or residence.

The RN will coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family, and referring agency, and will assume responsibility for coordinating care across settings, with emphasis on palliation and end-of-life support.

Travel locally and adapt to varying environments, ensuring privacy, safety, and adherence to care plans.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Licensure: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), current Texas Driver's License.
• Experience: Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of life. Must read, write and comprehend English.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Administer skilled nursing care for patients and families in their home or residence.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family and referring agency.
• Assume responsibility for coordination of care across settings, with emphasis on palliation and end-of-life support.
• Travel locally to patient homes and facilities as needed, maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Skills

RN

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Home care

Palliative care

English proficiency

Education

Diploma/Associate/Bachelor in Nursing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hospice - Amarillo, TX 79106

Job Summary

Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for patients/families 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.

Reports to

Director of Nursing

Job Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Licensure: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), current Texas Driver's License.
• Experience: Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of life. Must read, write and comprehend English.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Works in patient homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, inpatient unit, offices, and other environments in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs; and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho-social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.