RN Skilled Nursing- Hospice GIP Shift Lead

The Bartlett Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bartlett Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living is seeking a dedicated RN to join our team. You will provide high-quality nursing care to our residents in a setting that values compassion, dignity, and respect.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and are committed to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. This role requires administering medications, coordinating with physicians, supporting families, and participating in

Qualifications

• RN license is required.
• Ability to work varying shifts including days, nights, and weekends.
• Experience in hospice or skilled nursing facility is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the scope of licensure according to standards and policies.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Consult with MD/NP and inform of changes in patient condition.
• Educate patients and families on pain management.
• Coordinate care with Hospice/IDT and other team members.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients.
• Document assessments and interventions thoroughly.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and facility policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient advocacy

Communication

Education

RN license

Job description

Job Title: RN

Job Summary:

The Bartlett Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living is seeking a dedicated and compassionate RN to join our team. As a RN, you will provide high-quality nursing care to our residents in a setting that values compassion, dignity, and respect. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and are committed to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures

• Administer medication, perform treatments, and patient care responsibilities as prescribed

• Consult with and keep MD/NP informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient condition

• Provide appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families regarding pain management

• Administer medication following the 10 rights of medication administration within scope of practice

• Assist with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care

• Update and revise plan of care under the supervision of MD/NP

• Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures

• Perform services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by MD/NP

• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity

• Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families

• Interact professionally with patient/family and involve patient/family in the formation of the plan of care

• Assist with admitting, discharging, and transferring of patients

• Identify and address psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicate with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post-discharge needs

• Medication Administration & Management

  • Administer medications per physician/NP orders

  • Manage IV, SQ, SL, rectal, transdermal, and other hospice-related medication routes

  • Titrate comfort medications within ordered parameters

  • Monitor for side effects, adverse reactions, and effectiveness

  • Ensure timely availability of emergency comfort medications

  • Coordinate pharmacy needs with hospice provider

Coordination with Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)

• Communicate patient status changes to hospice physician/medical director

• Collaborate with:

  • Hospice aides

  • Social workers

  • Chaplains

  • Nurse practitioners

  • Facility nursing staff

• Participate in hospice IDT discussions and care planning

• Coordinate transfers, discharge planning, or level-of-care changes if symptoms stabilize

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

• Document assessments, interventions, and patient response thoroughly

• Support documentation demonstrating:

  • Need for continued GIP level of care

  • Uncontrolled symptom burden

  • Frequent nursing interventions

• Complete required hospice and SNF documentation timely

• Ensure compliance with:

  • CMS hospice regulations

  • State nursing regulations

  • Facility policies

  • Hospice Conditions of Participation

Family & Patient Support

• Educate family regarding:

  • Disease progression

  • Dying process

  • Medication purpose/effects

  • Comfort-focused goals

• Provide emotional support during crisis situations

• Assist with difficult decision-making discussions

• Support cultural and spiritual preferences

• Offer bereavement-related support and referrals

Skilled Nursing Interventions

• Frequent reassessment and bedside monitoring

• Wound and skin care as appropriate

• Foley catheter management

• Oxygen therapy management

• Suctioning and secretion management

• Fall prevention and safety monitoring

• Positioning and pressure injury prevention

• Infection prevention practices

Requirements:

• RN

• Ability to work varying shifts, including days, nights, and weekends

Work Environment:

The Bartlett Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living is a locally owned and operated organization that values its commitment to quality care and community involvement. Our team is dedicated to providing a positive and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development.