• The Resident Care Team Leader heads the Resident Care Team, which consists of the Leader, a Resident Care Assistant and volunteer direct care givers.

• Participates in the direct and indirect care of residents and ancillary hospice services to residents’ family and friends.

• Performs all nursing duties based on standard of care established by State Board of Nursing.

• Oversees implementation of the plan of care, nursing interventions, direct nursing care distribution of medication, documentation of all care proved and bereavement for all residents.

• Inventory of controlled substances, documentation of dispensed controlled substances.

• Responsible for ensuring that the shift team meets all resident needs for personal care and ADL’s, activity, stimulation, mobility, safety, hydration, nutrition, elimination and post-mortem care for all residents.

• Coordinates and maintain clean and safe environment for residents, oversees meal and snack preparedness.

• Participates in Quality Assurance projects.

• Based in experience may be asked to assist as ‘on-call’ staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Services.

Education, Experience, Licensure/Certification and Skills/Abilities Related Requirements:

• Currently licensed as a Registered nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in good standing with the State of Texas.

• Licensed in the State of Texas.

• Is able to work to prescribed nursing standards including the physical demands of standing, walking, and moving most of the time without lifting restrictions.

• 1-year acute care experience required.

• 1 year Hospice and/or HIV/AIDS experience preferred.

• Ability to commit to and be flexible in unique care setting involving large number of volunteers.

• BLS Certification required