Hospice - Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN)
High Plains Senior Care Hospice
Location: Brady, TX
Sign On Bonus : $ 2500
Job Responsibilities
- Makes the initial nursing evaluation visit.
- Continually evaluates the patients nursing needs.
- Initiates and coordinates the plan of treatment and necessary revision. Instructs and supervises the patient’s family in the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient.
- Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skill.
- Renders nursing care to homebound patients and performs treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Assists the patient’s family to recognize the daily living problems of the patient through all appropriate services for the patient.
- Maintains accurate records of the history of the patient for the supervisor and the Physician especially in reference to drugs, treatments, etc.
- Reports to the patient’s physician and other appropriate personnel pertinent changes in the patient’s condition.
- Supervises and teaches all other personnel providing services to the patient.
- Participates in the in-service programs attending at least two in-services educational meetings per year and as required.
- Participates in nursing reports and follow protocol for agency.
- Performs 60-day record review (recertifications)
- Participates in staff conference regarding patient care.
- Participates in the QAPI plan and process.
Job Requirements
- Current licensure in the state of Texas of Compact license.
- Preferably has one year experience of nursing care in a hospital or home health setting.
- Current driver’s license & access to a dependable vehicle with vehicle insurance.
Competitive Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education and Learning Opportunities
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance