RN On Call

Heart to Heart Hospice•Austin, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves providing home visits for patient assessment, treatment, and support. Responsibilities include pronouncement of patient death, crisis management, and admission. The nurse will develop and revise nursing care plans in conjunction with the physician and IDG, utilize excellent customer care skills, and prepare clinical and progress notes. The role also requires informing physicians and other personnel of patient needs and outcomes, evaluating patient/family response to care, timely submission of all documentation, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Current State Registered Nurse License
Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as an RN preferred in a healthcare/clinical setting

Responsibilities

Provide home visits as needed for patient assessment, treatment, and support.
Visits may include pronouncement of patient death, crisis management and admission.
Plans for comprehensive service to patients and their families; develops and/or revise nursing care plans, including goals in conjunction with the patient’s physician and IDG.
Utilize excellent customer care skills with internal and external customers, including using proper phone etiquette.
Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care.
Timely submission of all documentation.
Performance of other duties as required.
Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.