Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
On-siteGranbury, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Assess hospice patients using Nursing Assessment and LCD criteria to identify physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs. Develop and document the plan of care while administering nursing care in patient residences with infection control measures. Coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patient/family, and referring agencies, and communicate with attending physicians and other healthcare professionals. Submit all required paperwork timely and participate in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and the QAPI program. Perform on-call responsibilities and provide services to patients and families as assigned. Requires two years of clinical nursing experience, one year in hospice, a current state RN license, and a valid driver's license. Travel locally to patient homes and support centers as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting
- one (1) year full time hospice
- Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
- Current State license as a Registered Nurse
- Current driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- valid auto liability insurance
- ability to work a flexible schedule
- ability to travel locally
- some exposure to unpleasant weather
- PRN emergency calls
- Prolonged standing and walking
- ability to lift up to 50lbs
- ability to move patients
- Ability to hear the nature of sounds
- Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying
- Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
- Ability to determine resources needed to provide quality patient care
- Ability to view tablet, Electronic Health Record, and review, assess, record or type data quickly and accurately
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