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Reliant at Home · 4 hours ago

Full-Time Weekend On Call Hospice Registered Nurse

The Woodlands, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Reliant at Home is a multi-site healthcare company in Texas specializing in Home Health, Hospice, Caregivers, and Rehab services. They are seeking a Full-Time Weekend On Call Hospice RN Case Manager to provide comprehensive assessments and care for patients in The Woodlands and surrounding areas.

Health CareHospitalNursing and Residential Care

Responsibilities

Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychological, 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 admissions and re-certifications 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 service needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care

Initiate appropriate preventative 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 demonstrates progress towards 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 interventions, 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

Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned

Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals

Qualification

Hospice experienceRegistered Nurse licenseHome Care Home Base EMRClinical care experienceCPR certificationEnglish proficiencyInterpersonal skills

Required

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Association or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Current license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), current Driver's License

Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice

Proof of current CPR

Must read, write and comprehend English

Reliable transportation

Valid and current auto liability insurance