RN - Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Bristol Hospice; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & Paid Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

HSA & 401(k)

Mileage Reimbursement

Advanced training programs

Culture of care

Job summary

Bristol Hospice in Lubbock, TX seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with strong assessment skills for PRN hourly work.

You will conduct comprehensive patient and family assessments, deliver nursing care, develop and adjust care plans, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet hospice goals.

Requirements include at least one year of acute care experience, current RN licensure in Texas, and flexibility to travel across the Bristol Hospice service area.

Qualifications

• At least one year of acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• One year of home care experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure in the state.
• Understand hospice philosophy and care for the terminally ill.
• Flexible in work hours and travel across Bristol Hospice service area.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness.
• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Assess and plan with written plan of care; re-evaluate as needed.
• Communicate with the physician and obtain orders as required.
• Teach patient and family self-care techniques; involve them in planning.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to support patient goals.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN (Registered Nurse)

Assessment skills

Hospice care

Education

RN license (Texas)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bristol Hospice Lubbock, TX - Lubbock, TX 79414

Position Type: PRN Hourly

Salary Range: $30.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) who has incredible assessment skills and enjoy meeting the needs of patients and families?

Join our growing Bristol Hospice Team and make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our Culture

• Integrity: We are honest and professional.
• Trust: We count on each other.
• Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
• Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
• Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.

On an An Average Day you Will:

• (Includes, but not limited to)
• Complete an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs
• Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)
• Provide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process
• Assess and evaluate 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
• Initiate the plan of care and make necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
• Develop a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis
• Include the patient and the family in the planning process
• Record pain/symptom management and changes/outcomes as appropriate
• Communicate with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and report changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physicians’ orders, as required
• Teach the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques, as appropriate
• Work in concert with the interdisciplinary group
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must have at least one (1) year of acute care experience in an institutional setting
• One (1) year of experience in home care preferred
• Must have a current licensure in the state
• Must understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally ill
• Must be flexible in work hours
• Must demonstrate nursing skills per competency checklist
• Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs
• Ability to travel throughout the Bristol Hospice Service Area

We Got the Perks:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• HSA & 401(k) available
• Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
• Advanced training programs
• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.