Hospice RN PRN

Elara Caring • Dallas, TX

2d

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide hospice care and contribute to the delivery of compassionate, coordinated patient services. The nurse assesses patients’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs; completes initial and follow-up evaluations; monitors patient condition; and updates and coordinates the Plan of Care as needs change. The role also includes educating and supporting patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff on hospice philosophy and pain and symptom management, while collaborating with physicians, branch leadership, facility staff, and the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• At least 1 year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospice or home health environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs and incorporate findings into the Plan of Care.
• Complete initial evaluations and reassess nursing needs during follow-up visits according to patient, family, and facility needs.
• Monitor patient condition and promptly communicate significant changes, concerns, or safety issues to the physician and care team.
• Update the Plan of Care as patient needs change and coordinate revisions with appropriate care team members.
• Educate and support patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff on the Plan of Care, hospice philosophy, and pain and symptom management.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, attending physician, branch leadership, facility staff, and interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and pet bereavement leave
• Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree