JOB SUMMARY: Primary functions are to administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.

JOB QUALIFICATION:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Licensure: Current license as a registered Nurse ( RN) and/or be in accordance with the Board of Nursing Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact ( NLC). Current Driver's License.

Experience: Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred. Hospice preferred.

Skills: Nursing as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life . Proof of current CPR. Must read, write and comprehend English

Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability Insurance.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. PRN emergency calls

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT:

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of the impact of terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADL's ( i.e..risk for grief, cultural, and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal)

Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patients eligibility.

Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary,

Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding the disease process, self care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.

Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient./family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.

initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.

Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.

Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of services provided.

Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress towards established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.

Inform Physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.

Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor,

Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.

Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.

Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families as assigned.

Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals .

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sherman, TX (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sherman, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person