Registered Nurse

St. Joseph Hospice•Conroe, TX

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Now hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Houston, TX. At St. Joseph Hospice, we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner. As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include building long-term wealth for your future, enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for, and sharing directly in the success you help create every day.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license required in State of Texas
Minimum of two (2) years full-time experience as an RN, either in oncology, an acute care setting with direct patient care, a long-term care facility, hospice or home health care.
Current CPR certification required
Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license
Knowledge of EMR is required

Nice To Haves

Two (2) of experience in hospice care as an LPN may be substituted for the required 2 years of experience as an RN
Previous Hospice experience preferred
Compassionate RN with great time management skills

Responsibilities

Performs the initial and on-going assessment of the patient
Assist in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care
Educate patient and family on Plan of Care, including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient
Act as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team
Maintain an accurate and updated medical record
Makes routine supervisory visits
Participates in agency on-call schedule
Abide by company policies and procedures, compliance guidelines, applicable laws, and regulations promptly reporting any suspected violation of compliance standards