RN Staff Nurse

Heart to Heart Hospice•Houston, TX

About The Position

Heart to Heart Hospice provides compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. The Hospice House Staff Nurse - RN supports residents by monitoring and documenting their conditions, implementing individualized plans of care, coordinating with physicians and points of contact, and overseeing Certified Nurse Aides. The role also includes staff training, timely documentation, customer service, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.

Requirements

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 in a healthcare or clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe, assess, document, and report residents’ conditions and changes during rounds.
Implement each resident’s individualized Plan of Care as directed.
Identify significant changes in residents’ conditions and take necessary action according to facility policies and procedures.
Oversee and monitor Certified Nurse Aides.
Discharge residents according to facility procedures.
Complete a Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls before calling a physician about a change in a resident’s condition.
Communicate with a resident’s Point of Contact when they request a status update or when the resident’s condition changes.
Provide training to other staff as needed.
Provide excellent customer care to internal and external customers, including proper phone etiquette.
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.