Per Diem Pediatrics Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice

Nova Hospice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Nova Hospice in Houston, TX is seeking a Pediatrics Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice to plan, organize, and direct pediatric hospice care. You will assess patient needs, develop care plans, administer medications, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to support patients and families.

The role emphasizes community health education, quality care, and emotional well-being for patients and their loved ones, with on-call duties and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in public health, home care, or hospice
• Current licensure to practice professional nursing
• Excellent observation, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Life insurance

Responsibilities

• Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs
• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process
• Develop care plans and establish goals based on nursing diagnosis
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and self-care
• Act as a Case Manager to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and records
• Communicate with physicians and community health professionals
• Teach patients and families self-care techniques
• Ensure a safe environment for patients
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to meet emotional needs
• Participate in on-call duties
• Coordinate necessary items and services
• Supervise ancillary personnel
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement activities

Skills

Nursing

CPR Certification

Observation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

NLN Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Are you passionate about providing life-changing service to patients? Do you thrive in a dynamic and compassionate team environment? If so, we have an immediate opening for an Pediatrics Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice.

We strive to provide excellent care and support to patients and their loved ones. Our dedicated team of nurses, aides, social services, spiritual care professionals, and volunteers work together to provide comfort, solutions, and peace to those in need. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and their loved ones.

Job Overview:

The Pediatrics Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice plans, organizes, and directs hospice care, with a focus on community health education and experience. As a Pediatrics Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice, you will utilize your nursing skills to provide professional care, assess patient needs, develop care plans, administer medications, and coordinate patient care. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the interdisciplinary group to ensure the emotional well-being of patients and their families.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs
• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process
• Develop care plans and establish goals based on nursing diagnosis
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and self-care
• Act as a Case Manager to coordinate patient care

Communication

• Maintain accurate clinical notes and records
• Communicate with physicians and community health professionals
• Teach patients and families self-care techniques
• Ensure a safe environment for patients
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to meet emotional needs

Additional Duties

• Participate in on-call duties
• Coordinate necessary items and services
• Supervise ancillary personnel
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement activities

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in public health, home care, or hospice
• Current licensure to practice professional nursing
• Excellent observation, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Life insurance