RN, Hospice- Weekends

Hospice Brazos Valley - Brenham, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Brenham, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The RN, Hospice position is a full-time role focused on providing specialized nursing care to patients in a hospice setting. The role involves administering medications, developing care plans, and supervising nursing staff while ensuring the comfort and dignity of patients during their end-of-life care. The position requires on-call availability during weekends and involves collaboration with healthcare teams to assess and meet the needs of patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to law and as permitted within the scope of the individual's license.
• Perform nursing care according to the needs of the patient and as indicated in the written plan of care.
• Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs.
• Prepare clinical and/or progress notes for each visit or contact, and incorporate them into the clinical record.
• Teach, supervise and counsel the patient and family members regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient.
• Initiate and update the plan of treatment as established by the physician.
• Participate in in-service programs.
• Make the initial nursing evaluation visit to assess the nursing needs of the patient upon admission related to the terminal illness.
• Re-evaluate nursing needs based on the patient's status and condition.
• Reassess the patient daily for continued inpatient hospice appropriateness.
• Develop, implement, and update the plan of care as needed.
• Provide specialized nursing services, which may include treatments, diagnostic and preventive procedures.
• Coordinate with home care staff regarding transfer of patients to and from the inpatient facility.
• Make staff assignments based on specific patient needs, family capabilities, staff training and experience, and degree of supervision needed.
• Assist in coordinating all services provided.
• Ensure the safety of staff, patients, volunteers, and visitors by addressing potential safety risks.
• Supervise and consult with licensed practical nurses as necessary.
• Create plan of care for hospice care aides, and supervise hospice care aides to ensure adherence with the plan of care.
• Assist healthcare providers in examination and treatment of patients in the inpatient facility.
• Observe signs and symptoms and promptly report to the physician reactions to treatments and drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
• Communicate with the Director of Inpatient Services regarding the need for a continuation or discontinuation of inpatient hospice level of care for the patient.
• Conduct supervisory evaluations of patient care provided by the licensed practical nurse and hospice care aides per regulatory guidelines.
• Orient and provide on-the-job training to other nursing service personnel.
• Provide support for inpatient hospice level of care appropriateness, as well as hospice care in general, in documentation.
• Serve as primary case manager to coordinate services for each patient assigned to case load.
• Function as patient advocate in all decisions affecting patient.
• May float to assist home care staff in times of low census.
• Perform terminal clean of patient rooms when needed.

Requirements

• Valid RN license in the state of Texas (BSN preferred).
• 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in Home Health or Hospice.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice-to-haves

• CHPN certification.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance