Hospice RN Weekend Nurse

Job Summary - Hospice:
Primary functions are to provide nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family, and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.

Essential Functions - Hospice:

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs and ADLs, i.e., the risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal.
• Implement the individualized POC and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
• Consulting with and educating the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs. Providing training to other staff as needed.
• Initiating appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Preparing clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
• Coordinating all patient and family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the IDT.
• Use of case management approach and refer to other services as needed.
• Informing physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of the intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care.
• Determining scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
• Assessing the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Evaluating own needs for support and using identified systems to meet the need
• Communicating information using current processes and technology available to the organization.
• Applying specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.

.Job Qualifications - Hospice:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse, current State Drivers License.
• Experience: One year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting is required, hospice experience is preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life. Proof of current CPR. Must read, write and comprehend English.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance

Job: Full-time Weekend Nurse (Friday 5:00 pm to Monday 8:00 am), You will cover the metropolitan area

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bastrop, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road