Hospice: RN - FT or PRN Weekends - 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 is seeking a Registered Nurse to administer skilled nursing care for patients in their homes, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients and families, and coordinate with referring agencies. The RN will report to the Director of Nursing and participate in care planning and symptom management.

Travel locally to patient residences will be required; a valid Texas driver's license and reliable transportation are necessary.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current RN license or equivalent per Texas Board of Nurse Examiners; NLC rules where applicable.
• Current Texas Driver's License.
• Two years RN experience in a clinical care setting; hospice preferred.
• Good reading, writing and comprehension of English.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes, nursing homes, or other settings as assigned.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team, patient/family, and referring agency.
• Reports to the Director of Nursing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Nursing skills

Palliative care

English literacy

Education

Nursing Diploma/ASN/BSN

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 assumes 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.