Hospice House RN Staff Nurse - Nights

Heart to Heart Hospice•Houston, TX

75d

About The Position

Heart to Heart Hospice provides compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. The Hospice House RN Staff Nurse provides nursing care to residents during the night shift, implementing individualized plans of care, monitoring and reporting residents’ conditions, and communicating with residents’ points of contact. The nurse also oversees Certified Nurse Aides, completes documentation, and supports compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.

Requirements

Current state Registered Nurse license.
Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as an RN, preferably in a healthcare or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Observe, assess, document, and report residents’ conditions and changes during rounds.
Implement individualized plans of care as directed.
Identify significant changes in residents’ conditions and take necessary action according to facility policies and procedures.
Oversee and monitor Certified Nurse Aides.
Discharge residents according to facility procedures.
Complete a Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls before contacting a physician about a change in a resident’s condition.
Communicate with residents’ points of contact when they request status updates or when a resident’s condition changes.
Provide training to other staff as needed.
Use excellent customer care skills with internal and external customers, including proper phone etiquette.
Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as required.
Ensure overall compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.