RN (Registered Nurse) Hospice (17976)

Cantex; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for hospice care in South Houston, TX. The role involves delivering comprehensive nursing support to patients, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and providing education to families. With competitive compensation and exceptional benefits, this position is ideal for an experienced RN committed to quality patient care.

Benefits

Generous 401K with matching contributions

Continuing education reimbursement for professional growth

Ample vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Over-productivity pay

Employee recognition program with financial rewards

Comprehensive medical, dental, and supplemental insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with a Hospice agency preferred.
• Home Care Home Base experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group and families.
• Implement and document plans of care to ensure quality and continuity.

Skills

Good communication skills

Assessment skills

Strong clinical documentation skills

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Education

Registered Nurse, licensed per the state requirements

Job description

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• Generous 401K with matching contributions
• Continuing education reimbursement for professional growth
• Ample vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Over-productivity pay
• Employee recognition program with financial rewards
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
  
  

Description

Location:

South Houston, TX

Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Generous 401K with matching contributions
• Continuing education reimbursement for professional growth
• Ample vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Over-productivity pay
• Employee recognition program with financial rewards
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
  
  

Job Summary:

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.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse, licensed per the state requirements.
• 2 years of experience with a Hospice agency preferred.
• Home Care Home Base experience preferred.
• Good communication skills, assessment skills, and strong clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
  
  

Essential Functions:

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
• Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
• Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
• Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
• Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• 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 and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
• Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
  
  

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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