Registered Nurse (RN)

Suncrest Health Services • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Suncrest Hospice aims to provide exceptional hospice care by increasing staff-to-patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. As a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice, Suncrest seeks individuals committed to high-quality patient and family care. The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing care and services to a group of patients, visiting them in various residences including private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and assisted living facilities. This role is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, offering expertise in psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community resources. The Registered Nurse (RN) will function in a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource capacity.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice
• Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership
• Ability to work closely with patients on a 1-1 level while receiving strong support from a patient care team
• Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis, managing activities such as phone, email, and written communication, meetings with healthcare professionals, and understanding hospice rules and regulations
• Possess time management skills to manage visits, documentation, and meetings (e.g., scheduled visits, required meetings, responding to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system
• Willingness to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services for a group of patients
• Visit patients where they reside, including private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and assisted living facilities
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary team by providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources
• Work in either a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role
• Collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership within a team environment
• Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level
• Work independently on a day-to-day basis, managing phone, email, and written communication
• Attend meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals
• Maintain an understanding of hospice rules and regulations
• Manage visits, documentation, and meetings, including scheduling visits, attending required meetings, and responding to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns

Benefits

• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees