Field RN

Chot • Waco, TX

5d

About The Position

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996. Community Healthcare of Texas has cared for patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central Texas. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness while supporting those caring for a loved one is the mission of Community Healthcare of Texas.Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for a Field RN.POSITION SUMMARYMeet with patients and families to explain the scope of hospice services, coordinate admission of patients and ongoing plan of care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAssess patient's physical condition according to Plan of Care; determine and/or revise plan of care regarding medications and DME. Provide emotional support to patients and families while instructing them in activities of daily living. Complete daily paperwork and charting, thoroughly and accurately according to Policy. Evaluate the patient for hospice appropriateness and complete admission visit and documentation as needed; communicate with the Case Manager on significant findings. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

• Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• Hold a valid driver's license and have a dependable means of transportation
• 2 years of nursing experience required
• Proficient skill using a computer is required
• Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred
• Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in hospice strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients and families to explain the scope of hospice services
• Coordinate admission of patients and ongoing plan of care
• Assess patient's physical condition according to Plan of Care
• Determine and/or revise plan of care regarding medications and DME
• Provide emotional support to patients and families while instructing them in activities of daily living
• Complete daily paperwork and charting, thoroughly and accurately according to Policy
• Evaluate the patient for hospice appropriateness and complete admission visit and documentation as needed
• Communicate with the Case Manager on significant findings

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed