PRN RN (Registered Nurse) Hospice (23590)

Cantex; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Over-productivity pay

Recognition program

Mileage reimbursement

Medical/dental/insurance

Job summary

Cantex Home Health in North Houston is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to administer nursing care across ages in patients' homes. You will coordinate with the inter-disciplinary team, patients, families, and referring agencies to ensure seamless care.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, developing and updating care plans, educating patients and families, and documenting progress while maintaining high standards of clinical care and communication.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, licensed per the state requirements.
• 2 years of hospice experience preferred.
• Home Care Home Base experience preferred.
• Good communication, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Reliable transportation with valid auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients' needs at home.
• Apply admission and re-certification criteria for hospice care.
• Develop, implement, and revise the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity.
• Educate patient and family about disease process, self-care, end-of-life care, nutrition, and needs.
• Determine scope and frequency of services based on acuity and needs.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Apply infection control concepts and standard precautions.
• Provide clinical direction to Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN.
• Document progress notes showing progress toward goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Clinical documentation

Education

RN license

Tools

Home Care Home Base

Job description

Location: North Houston

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
• 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.

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.

Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.