Weekend RN

Hospiceofsouthtexas; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

PTO

401k

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Hospice of South Texas is seeking a Weekend RN to provide skilled nursing care to terminally ill patients in their homes. The RN will administer care, triage after hours calls, and evaluate patient suitability for hospice services.

The role requires an active State RN license, an ADN/BSN or diploma, and a valid driver’s license. Weekend shifts run Fri-Sun, 8 AM–8 PM, with travel to patient homes as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma/ADN/BSN).
• Current State RN license.
• Current State driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' suitability for Hospice services.
• Carry out admissions for terminally ill patients.
• Respond to care visits and treat patients as needed.
• Triage after-hours patient calls.
• Conduct routine home visits at patients' residences.
• Conduct pronouncement visits at death.
• Complete chart audits as requested.
• Provide RN support at the Hospice of South Texas Inpatient Center as needed.

Skills

Nursing skills

Interpersonal skills

End-of-life care

Education

Diploma/ADN/BSN in Nursing

RN licensure

Driver's license

Job description

Weekend RN

Hours:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

8 AM-8 PM

Job Summary:

Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for terminally ill patients of all ages in their place of residence, triage calls after business hours, and evaluate patients' appropriateness for Hospice services.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing Licensure; Current State license as a Registered Nurse; current State Driver's License.

Experience: Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice or home health preferred.

Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life.

Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate and assess patients' appropriateness for Hospice services
• Carry out the admissions process of terminally ill patients
• Respond to patient care visits to assess and treat patient, as needed
• Triage incoming patient calls after business hours
• Conduct routine Homecare visits at the patients' place of residence
• Conduct pronouncement visits at the time of the death of the patient
• Complete chart audits, as requested
• Provide RN assistance at the Hospice of South Texas Inpatient Center, as needed

Why Hospice of South Texas?

Hospice of South Texas is proud to be a nonprofit leader in compassionate end-of-life care. We offer a supportive team environment, competitive compensation, excellent benefits and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, PTO, 401k, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, Educational Reimbursement.