The Registered Nurse is responsible to coordinate and provide hospice services to patients who are terminally ill and their families, complying with the agency policies and procedures. The incumbent must be highly motivated and demonstrate critical thinking skills. The position requires independent judgment and assessment skills. The ability to drive and be on-call are components of this position.
The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, motor/sensor, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the age of the patients served.
The incumbent provides care under the direction of the attending physician, the Hospice Manager and in compliance with the Texas Registered Nurse Practice Act.
This position requires a scientific knowledge base and ongoing growth and learning. When possible the family or those significant to the family are considered as part of the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation efforts of the Registered Nurse (RN). The RN coordinates care between other professionals as needed.
Intensive continuous mental effort is required to provide optimal safe patient care and the same mental effort is required when interacting with internal and external contacts, exercising judgments and making decisions.
Minimum Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Education:
Requires the ability to read, write and speak English. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Appropriate education to obtain and maintain State of Texas Registered Nurse licensure.
Experience:
At least one year of acute care experience and/or one year of hospice preferred. Understanding of Hospice philosophy required. Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings and to cope with emotional stress. Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with patients and their families.
License(s):
Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Texas Registered Nurse license.
Valid State of Texas driver's license and ability to pass Renown Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria. Must be able to transport self to patient's home/facility. May be working in multiple locations in a workday.
Certification(s):
Current BLS certification by The American Heart Association standards.
Job Types: Part-time,
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Hospice care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: On the road
