Full Time Hospice Registered Nurse

Halcyon Home•Fort Worth, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse Full Time to support our growing geriatric hospice population in Fort Worth, TX. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work!

Requirements

Current RN license and good standing with the state nursing board
Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus
Experience in home health or related healthcare setting preferred
Strong clinical and assessment skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs.
Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG.
Provide training to other staff as needed.
Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.