About this opportunity
River Valley Home Health and Hospice lists this Hospice RN / Registered Nurse opportunity in corpus christi, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Full-Time Hospice RN / Registered Nurse
Are you passionate about providing life-changing service to patients? Do you thrive in a dynamic and compassionate team environment? If so, we have an immediate opening for Hospice Registered Nurse.
Job Overview:
The Hospice RN plans, organizes, and directs hospice care, with a focus on community health education and experience. As an Hospice RN, you will utilize your nursing skills to provide professional care, assess patient needs, develop care plans, administer medications, and coordinate patient care. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the interdisciplinary group to ensure the emotional well-being of patients and their families.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Patient Care
Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs
Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process
Develop care plans and establish goals based on nursing diagnosis
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
Assist patients with activities of daily living and self-care
Act as a Case Manager to coordinate patient care
Communication
Maintain accurate clinical notes and records
Communicate with physicians and community health professionals
Teach patients and families self-care techniques
Ensure a safe environment for patients
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to meet emotional needs
Additional Duties
Participate in on-call duties
Coordinate necessary items and services
Supervise ancillary personnel
Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education
Participate in quality assessment performance improvement activities
Job Requirements:
Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing
Minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in public health, home care, or hospice
Current licensure to practice professional nursing
Excellent observation, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently
Current CPR certification
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k matching
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
At Nurses On Wheels, we strive to provide excellent care for individuals of all ages and in all stages of life. Our goal is to help you maintain the highest quality of life in the comfort of your own home. We understand the importance of family and we do our best to treat your family like our own. We are here to support, listen, and respond to your care with compassion and understanding.
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Worksite address
corpus christi, TX, 78417, US
Who can apply
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