Hospice RN - PRN

Luminos Hospice•Crockett, TX

About The Position

The Hospice RN administers nursing care to hospice patients in their place of residence and coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patients, families, and referring agencies. The RN assumes responsibility for and participates in coordinating care, with a focus on quality and continuity of end-of-life services. The role includes PRN, paid-per-visit work. Luminos Hospice describes itself as locally owned and operated, employee-driven, and committed to its community. Its culture emphasizes employee support and welfare and is guided by its EPIC values: Empowerment, Positivity, Integrity, and Community.

Requirements

Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
Current driver’s license.
Current CPR certification.
Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
Strong attention to detail and organizational habits.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Reliable transportation and valid automobile liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

One year of full-time hospice experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of how the terminal disease affects patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
Apply hospice admission and recertification criteria to establish appropriate levels of care and patient eligibility.
Develop, implement, and document plans of care, recommending revisions as needed to ensure quality and continuity.
Consult with and educate patients and families about the disease process, self-care, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs.
Prioritize needs with interdisciplinary team members and determine the scope and frequency of services based on acuity and patient and family needs.
Assess caregivers’ ability to meet patients’ immediate needs at admission and throughout care.
Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions when coordinating and performing patient care.
Provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LPNs/LVNs.
Prepare clinical and progress notes documenting progress toward established goals and ensure appropriate documentation of care.
Inform physicians and other personnel about changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes, and evaluate patient and family responses to care.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payor requirements.
Participate in Hospice-sponsored in-service programs, maintain or improve competency, and participate in the Hospice QAPI program.
Promote the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals.