Palliative Care RN

Company Overview:

Solaris is clinician owned and operated and has been recognized as industry experts in palliative medicine, since 1998. We are committed to helping patients and their families always put life first.

Responsibilities:

• Completes initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health patients/clients. Completes assessments at appropriate time points as appropriate to the patient/client.
• Regularly re-evaluates the patient's/client’s nursing needs and evaluates the outcomes of care.
• Develops, initiates, and revises the plan of care in partnership with the patient/client, representative (if any), and caregiver(s) as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care. Initiates Goals of Care Conversations as appropriate. Refers to other services as needed. Provides patient/client and caregiver education. Plans for the discharge of the patient/client from services.
• Counsels the patient/client, caregiver and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Uses infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient/client.
• Coordinates services. Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's/client’s condition and needs. Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care. Integrates orders from all relevant physicians involved into the plan of care and ensures the orders are approved by the responsible physician.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payors.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in Agency-sponsored in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency. Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program.
• Supervises, teaches, and provides clinical direction to other nursing personnel. Supervises LPNs/LVNs and paraprofessionals providing services to patients/clients.
• Promotes the Agency‘s philosophy and administrative policies.
• Assess appropriateness for Hospice and may complete Hospice Admission when needed.
• Provides effective communication to patients/clients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• 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, current Driver’s License.
• One year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health or Hospice experience preferred.
• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Benefits:

• All full-time employees are given access to Teladoc for them and their family, at no cost.
• PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance Coverage
• 401K with competitive matching after 1 year.
• New Parent Leave - After one 1 year with Solaris Healthcare, all FT employees are eligible for up to six 6 weeks paid time off to be with their new child.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever received disciplinary actions against your professional license?

Experience:

• Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

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

Work Location: On the road