Registered Nurse (RN)

Suncrest Hospice • Georgetown, TX

4d

About The Position

At Suncrest Hospice, the goal is to change expectations for hospice care by providing exceptional care and service to patients. The organization supports this through increased staffing ratios, more clinical visits, and lower clinician caseloads. Suncrest is a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice.

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides care and services to a group of patients, visiting them where they reside, including private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. As a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN provides expertise in psychosocial assessments and interventions and knowledge of community resources. The RN works in a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing in the state(s) of practice.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other care team members.
• Ability to work closely with patients on a one-to-one basis while receiving support from a patient care team.
• Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis.
• Ability to communicate by phone, email, and in writing, and to participate in meetings with healthcare professionals.
• Understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
• Time-management skills to manage visits, documentation, and meetings and to prioritize and triage multiple concerns.
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Willingness to drive, with reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and auto insurance, to travel across the service area.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services to a group of patients.
• Visit patients in their residences, including private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary team by providing expertise regarding psychosocial assessments, interventions, and community resources.
• Work in a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role.
• Manage visits, documentation, and meetings; attend scheduled visits and required meetings; and respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.

Benefits

• Actual work/life balance
• Competitive pay
• Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture emphasizing appreciation and valuing team members
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed