SUMMARY:

To assist in overseeing the clinical care and treatment of patients and families; to consult with the patients’ attending physician, in consultation with the hospice physician; provide clinical direction to the Interdisciplinary Team to assure quality care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the IDT in assuring appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease.

• Consults with and assists in the IDT’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided.

• Consults with and educates the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care. Provides training to other staff as needed.

• Performs and documents visits to patient/family based on plan of care and patient/family need.

• Interacts with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician.

• Consults with and provides education to other IDT members on a prn basis for clinical issues relating to palliation.

• Actively participates in the IDT. Communicates effectively, timely, and appropriately at all times.

• Informs physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care.

• Completes face-to-face encounters with patients, as assigned, prior to 3rd benefit period and each period afterwards.

• Provides clinical assessment results to hospice physician after making face-to-face encounters with patients, as assigned.

• Uses standard precautions at all times, and per agency policy.

• Adheres to agency policies regarding protected health information.

• Keeps up with and maintains education/knowledge in pharmacology and palliative medicine.

• Provides on-call services to patients/families as assigned.

• Participates in the development and presentation of educational programs as appropriate.

• Fulfills additional performance responsibilities as assigned and as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

• Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance.

• Must be a responsible, detail-oriented individual.

• Must maintain neat and clean appearance.

• Must be dependable and have a professional work ethic.

• Ability to work independently and as a contributing team member.

Experience:

• 2 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), clinical care setting preferred; hospice or home health preferred.

Language skills:

• Ability to read and write English.

• Basic computer skills preferred.

Licenses:

• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License with good driving record.

• Current Texas State License as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Use hands to grip or feel.

• Reach with hands and arms.

• Occasionally required to bend, stoop and kneel.

• Frequently required to stand on one’s feet for a long period of time.

• Ability to deal effectively with stress.

Working Conditions:

• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, staff, visitors, etc. under all conditions/circumstances.

• Ability to travel locally with some exposure to unpleasant weather.

• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition

• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.

• Risk level- Low

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Braunfels, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road