RN PRN Hospice Registered Nurse

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas in Beaumont, TX is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse to provide end-of-life care in patient homes and facilities.

You will work day shifts, travel as needed, supervise LPNs and Hospice Aides, and participate in QAPI initiatives with the care team.

Current RN license in Texas required, CPR certification, and reliable transportation; on-call duties and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state(s) where practicing.
• Hospice experience preferred (2 years).
• CPR certification (AHA or ARC).
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Customer relations skills and commitment to quality service.
• Valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
• On-call at least once per month.
• 100% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality compassionate end-of-life care per the plan of care.
• Supervise the Licensed Practical Nurse and Hospice Aide.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessments and the QAPI program.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Beaumont Branch - Beaumont, TX 77702

Position Type: Per Diem

Travel Percentage: Road Warrior

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing

Summary of Essential Functions for the Position

The Registered Nurse will deliver quality compassionate care to patients during the final stages of the patients lives established by the plan of care, the interdisciplinary team, attending physician, Medical Director, patient, patients family and/or caregiver.

Supervises the care of Licensed Practical Nurse and Hospice Aide.

The skilled professional staff member whether direct employee of the agency or under arrangement are expected to contribute to all phases of the QAPI program and participates in with ongoing interdisciplinary assessments of patients.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing
• Two (2) years experiences, hospice preferred
• CPR certified with American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Strong communication skills, both oral and in writing, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate good customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality service
• Acceptance and ability to demonstrate support the core values and goals of Agency
• Must have a current valid drivers license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation
• Must be on call at least once per month
• 100% travel may be require

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100 pound patient.

Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position.

Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.

Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions, and hazardous materials.