What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Registered Nurse - Full Time - Bryan/College Station position at Bluebonnet Health Services?
Bluebonnet Health Services has been serving Texas families with compassion since 2004. We are looking for RN case managers to join our fun friendly caring team in the Bryan/College Station area. Our average RN tenure is over 7 years with many caring for our patients for over a decade. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and a sign-on bonus. Hospice experience strongly preferred and excellent patient care is a must.
Our Hospice organization is known for our compassion, character and professionalism we provide to each and every patient and family. We are family owned and managed so that all decisions can be made hands on in the patient’s best interest. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a special team and organization.
Come join the premier Hospice of Central Texas.
Job Description:
The Registered Nurse-Field Case Manager administers nursing care for patients/clients in their place of residence, coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team, patient’s/client’s and their families, and referring agencies. They will assume the responsibility for and participate in the coordination of care for the patient.
Share in on-call responsibilities.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC, a current Driver’s License.
Experience: One year of experience in a clinical care setting preferred. Hospice or home health experience preferred.
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infections diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
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
