About this opportunity
Elysian-Hospice lists this Hospice Registered Nurse opportunity in north houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Elysian Hospice - North Houston - North Houston, TX 77060
Overview
Position Type
PRN
Category
Nursing
Description
Location: North Houston - Conroe
Job Summary:
Primary functions are to administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
Registered Nurse, licensed per the state requirements.
2 years of experience with a Hospice agency preferred.
Home Care Home Base experience preferred.
Good communication skills, assessment skills, and strong clinical documentation skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Essential Functions:
Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include
401K with match
CEU reimbursement
vacation
sick
holidays
medical
dental
supplemental insurance Plans
Highly competitive compensation package
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.
Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.
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Worksite address
north houston, TX, 77315, US
Who can apply
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