In-Home Hospice RN Care Coordinator

Visiting Nurse Association of Texas; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with 6% match

Paid time off (PTO)

Six paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA Texas) is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our interdisciplinary team, providing skilled nursing care to patients in their homes in Kaufman County. You will coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, family, and referring agencies, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered support.

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with a 6% match, six paid holidays, PTO, and opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current Texas State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Proof of current CPR.
• One year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice experience preferred.
• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Must have Hepatitis consent/declination.
• Must have proof of TB test.
• Proof of valid Texas Automobile Liability Insurance required as listed individual.
• Must be able to read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patients to identify the physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.
• Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• 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/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
• Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
• Assist in the training of new nurses and aides as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Perform admissions of new patients as the need arises.
• Manage schedule with correct prioritization of patient need and make changes as appropriate.
• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/ ADN/ BSN)

Job description

Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA Texas) is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our interdisciplinary team, providing skilled nursing care to patients in their homes in Kaufman County. You will coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, family, and referring agencies, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered support.

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with a 6% match, six paid holidays, PTO, and opportunities for professional growth