Registered Nurse

Deercreekseniorliving; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving in Abilene, Texas is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide exceptional patient care. You will conduct initial assessments, develop care plans, and act as Case Manager for assigned patients. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Applicants must be a graduate of a nursing school, have a current nursing license, and possess a minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in hospice or home care settings. Join our team and contribute to compassionate patient support!

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in public health, home care or hospice nursing.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments and history of current and previous illnesses.
• Develops and initiates a care plan based on nursing diagnosis.
• Acts as Case Manager and coordinates patient care.

Skills

Excellent observation skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ability to organize and prioritize workload

Education

Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing

Current licensure as a registered nurse

Job description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

• 1. Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(s).
• 2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• 3. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by: Writing and initiating plan of care; regularly re‑evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs; participating in revising the plan of care as necessary.
• 4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• 5. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• 6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
• 7. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• 8. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• 9. Assists the patient with activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self‑sufficiency and optional comfort care.
• 10. Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

• 1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• 2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• 3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• 4. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self‑care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers.
• 5. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
• 6. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• 7. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
• 8. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Additional Duties

• 1. Participates in on‑call duties as defined by the on‑call policy.
• 2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• 3. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
• 4. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in‑service classes.
• 5. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
• 6. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• 2. Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.
• 3. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
• 4. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• 5. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
• 6. Physical requirements: prolonged or considerable walking or standing; able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients; able to lift supplies and equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching; visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
• 7. Maintains current CPR certification.
• 8. Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• 9. Self‑directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• 10. Fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 in accordance with federal law. Employees may request an accommodation due to medical or religious reasons.

EEO & ADA STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.