RN, After Hours

Heart to Heart Hospice•Lufkin, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse On Call provides home visits as needed for patient assessment, treatment, and support. Visits may involve pronouncement of patient death, crisis management, and admission. The nurse plans and provides comprehensive services to patients and their families, coordinates nursing care plans and goals with the patient’s physician and IDG, and documents progress toward established goals. The role also requires timely communication about changes in patient needs and outcomes, timely submission of documentation, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and personnel policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Current State Registered Nurse License.
Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as an RN, preferably in a healthcare or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Provide home visits as needed for patient assessment, treatment, and support, including visits for pronouncement of patient death, crisis management, and admission.
Plan comprehensive services for patients and their families.
Develop and revise nursing care plans and goals in conjunction with the patient’s physician and IDG.
Use excellent customer care skills with internal and external customers, including proper phone etiquette.
Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of interventions.
Evaluate patient and family response to care.
Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as required.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.