Field RN

Community Healthcare of Texas • Waco, TX

10d

About The Position

Community Healthcare of Texas is recruiting a Field RN to provide hospice and palliative care. The role involves meeting with patients and families to explain hospice services, coordinating patient admissions, and supporting the ongoing plan of care. The nurse assesses patients, provides support and instruction, completes documentation, and communicates significant findings to the Case Manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience.
• Proficiency using a computer.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of hospice experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients and families to explain the scope of hospice services.
• Coordinate patient admissions and the ongoing plan of care.
• Assess patients' physical condition according to the Plan of Care and determine or revise the plan regarding medications and durable medical equipment (DME).
• Provide emotional support to patients and families and instruct them in activities of daily living.
• Complete daily paperwork and charting thoroughly and accurately according to policy.
• Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness and complete admission visits and documentation as needed.
• Communicate significant findings to the Case Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed