On Call Hospice RN

Concho Hearts Hospice; Town of Texas, Pilot Point (WI, TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing high-quality end-of-life care. This full-time on-call RN position offers a unique work cycle of 7 days on and 7 days off, allowing for a balanced lifestyle while making a meaningful impact in patients' lives. You will be responsible for administering nursing care, coordinating with families and healthcare teams, and providing essential support during a critical time. The role requires strong nursing skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to compassionate care. This is an opportunity to work with a locally owned hospice that values its staff and patients alike.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Mileage Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school required.
• Two years of RN experience preferred, hospice experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care for patients in their homes.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and families.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Palliation Skills

CPR Certification

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Medical Charts

Patient Files

Job description

About the Job

Concho Hearts Hospice PRN On Call RN 7 days on / 7 days off On Call cycle
Area: Pilot Point / Denton / Sherman area

Concho Hearts Hospice's Mission Statement is to provide compassionate care wherever you call home. Our team of Nurses, Aides, Chaplains, Social Workers, Volunteers, and Doctors provides symptom management, and patient and family support while coping with an end-of-life illness. We are on this journey with you, and everyone's journey is different! We are locally owned and operated, so you can rest easy that your loved one will receive loving care in a timely manner.

Job Summary:
This is an on-call only position, it will be a cycle of 7 days on call and 7 days off on call. It is a full-time position. Primary functions are to administer nursing care for patients 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.

RN Responsibilities:

• Preparing and adjusting patient care plans as needed.
• Providing loved ones and primary caregivers with patient care information, end-of-life education, and emotional support.
• Maintaining and updating medical charts, patient files, and health records.

RN Job Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Licensure:
  • Current license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or by the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), current Driver's License.
• Experience:
  • Two years of 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.
  • Proof of current CPR. Must read, write, and comprehend English.
• Transportation:
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Valid and current auto liability insurance.
• Environmental and Working Conditions:
  • Works in patients' homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
• Physical and Mental Effort:
  • Prolonged standing and walking required, with the 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.

Transportation:

• Reliable transportation.
• Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

• Works in patients' homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to travel locally.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort:

• Prolonged standing and walking are required, with the 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.

Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance.
• 401K.
• Mileage.