RN, After Hours

Heart to Heart Hospice•Austin, TX

43d

About The Position

Heart to Heart Hospice provides compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. The RN, After Hours provides nursing care and support through home visits as needed, including patient assessment, treatment, crisis management, admission, and pronouncement of death. The nurse plans and documents comprehensive care in coordination with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary group, and supports compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency 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 RN experience in a healthcare or clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide home visits as needed for patient assessment, treatment, and support, including pronouncement of patient death, crisis management, and admission.
Plan comprehensive services for patients and families and develop or revise nursing care plans and goals in conjunction with the patient's physician and the interdisciplinary group.
Use excellent customer care skills with internal and external customers, including proper phone etiquette.
Prepare clinical and progress notes demonstrating progress toward established goals.
Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes, and evaluate patient and family responses to care.
Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as required.
Ensure overall compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.