Hospice - PRN - Registered Nurse (RN) - Mason, TX

Frontpoint Health•Mason, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) working on a per diem (PRN) basis for High Plains Senior Care Hospice in Mason, TX. The primary functions of this role involve providing nursing care to clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency, and taking responsibility for care coordination.

Requirements

Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Texas State licensed as a Registered Nurse or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NCL)
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Sensitivity to issues of loss and grief
Ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
Reliable transportation.
State Driver’s License.
CPR certified
TB health screen or TB test/CXR according to policy
Hepatitis B Vaccination Consent/Declination

Nice To Haves

Two year's experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred
Hospice or home health preferred

Responsibilities

Promote hospice mission, goals and philosophy.
Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
Demonstrate compliance with policies, procedures, regulations defining scope of practice.
Promote security and safety of Protected Health Information.
Participate in programs and on committees as requested.
Participate in ongoing education as required.
Perform information visits, eligibility assessments and admissions as assigned.
Assess patient/caregiver needs.
Educate patient/caregiver as indicated.
Provide services according to the Plan of Care.
Report changes to the IDG.
Coordinate with patient/IDG/Physician-develop/update plan of care to meet the needs.
Attend IDG meetings.
Provide supervisory visits for the Hospice Aide and Homemaker as applicable.
Document services and submit timely.
Perform on-call duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.